Chunky Portabella Veggie Burgers

Chunky Portabella Veggie Burgers

 

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Ingredients

• 2 cups portabella mushrooms, cubed (smaller pieces); gills removed (you know me, use whatever mushrooms you like)
• 2 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and divided (I think i might do 1c blk bns & 1c chck peas)
• 1 cup minced broccoli, fresh only (I only have frozen, we'll see how that works)
• 1/2 cup red onion, minced
• 3 XL eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbl Panko or Gluten Free Panko
• 1 Tbl Montreal Steak Seasoning (I'll use cajun seasoning)
• 1 Tbl Worcestershire *for full vegetarian style use one that does not contain anchovies
• 2 Tbl minced garlic
• 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan *Look for vegetarian or vegan Parmesan cheese if you do not eat animal products (I use parmesan that has 0% milkfat, it doesn't seem to bother me as much)
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl add 1 cup of black beans and mash with a masher (chunks are OK).
2. Next, add in the mushrooms, the rest of the beans, broccoli, garlic, onion, Worcestershire and steak seasoning.
3. Mix just until coated.
4. Add in the eggs, cheese and bread crumbs and mix gently with a large spoon until the mixture is combined.
5. Set aside while you place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add in 2 Tbl of oil.
6. Once the oil starts to shimmer (about a minute or two), using dampened hands (the mixture will stick to you if you don’t), scoop a 1/2 cup of mixture into the palm of your hand and gently shape into a burger all the while pressing together. The mixture should hold a burger shape. If it doesn’t add just a Tbl more of bread crumbs.
7. Place in the oil and cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and a crust has formed on each side.
8. Serve with hummus, guacamole or steak sauce