Mushroom Bean Burger

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups cremini mushrooms (diced)
• 2 cups cooked black beans (rinsed and divided)
• 1 cup fresh broccoli, minced
• 1/2 cup red onion, minced
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (substitute gluten free if desired)
• 1 tablespoon mccormick's montreal brand steak seasoning
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (substitute bragg's aminos if desired)
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, fresh, grated
• 1 cup flat-leaf italian parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl add 1 cup of black beans and mash with a potato masher fairly well.
• 2 next, add the mushrooms, along with the rest of the beans, broccoli, garlic, onion and steak seasoning and mix just until combined.
• 3 add in the eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, and parsley then mix gently until the mixture is combined.
• 4 set this mixture aside while you place a medium-sized non-stick pan over medium heat and add in 2 tbl of oil.
• 5 once the oil comes up to temperature (starts to shimmer), using moistened hands, scoop a 1/2 cup of mixture into the palm of your hand and gently shape into a burger all the while pressing together. )add an extra tablespoon of panko if the patties do not hold their shape.).
• 6 place in the oil and cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and a crust has formed on each side.
• 7 note: these burger patties pair well with hummus and other more traditional burger sides -- .