Mushroom Bean Burger Food

MUSHROOM-BEAN BURGERS WITH RANCH SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the burgers: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a plate. Add 1 more tablespoon oil to the skillet, then add the bell pepper. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned and tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the scallions and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add the beans, rice, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until the beans are mashed and the mixture is incorporated. Add the panko and beat to combine. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
• Form the mushroom-bean mixture into four 4- to 4 1/2-inch-wide patties (about 1/2 inch thick). Place on a plate lined with wax paper, cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the ranch sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, vinegar and garlic powder in a small bowl. Stir until well combined. Stir in the dill and chives and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Cook the burgers: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. When hot, carefully add the patties and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes (reduce the heat slightly if the patties are browning too quickly). Carefully flip and cook until the other side is browned and the patties are hot in the center, about 3 more minutes, topping each patty with a slice of cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Toast the buns, if desired. Serve the burgers on the buns with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and the ranch sauce.

VEGAN MUSHROOM BEAN BURGER

Steps:

• Place on burger buns, add fresh veggies, and enjoy.

BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, then saute the onions for 4 minutes, until they start to soften. Add the garlic, mushrooms and thyme and cook for a further 3 minutes or until most of the mushroom juice has evaporated. Stir in the drained beans and soy sauce and cook through for around 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat.
• Roughly mash the mixture with a potato masher, whilst keeping some texture; be careful not to over mash. Stir in the flour and nutritional yeast flakes, if using. Divide the mixture into 4 portions. Then, using your hands, mold each portion into a burger shape about 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches wide or wide enough to fit your bun.
• Put the burgers on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Allow to chill in the fridge for 1/2 hour, to firm up before cooking.
• To fry the burgers: Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a medium-large frying pan over a medium heat (you want to hear a nice sizzle) and cook the burgers for about 2 minutes on each side or until cooked through and crisp brown on both sides.
• To assemble the burgers: Spread 1 teaspoon of 1000 Island Dressing on the base of each bun, then lay a lettuce leaf on top. Add a burger, spread a thin layer of mustard onto each burger, add a slice or 2 of tomato, and then 3 thin slices of pickle. Add a few arugula leaves, then spread a little mustard on the underside of each burger top to complete. Serve with potato chips, if using.
• Mix all the ingredients together in a small serving bowl, whisking with a fork.
• This dressing is delicious spooned over veggie burgers or served as a dip with crudites. I also love it drizzled over a festive vegetarian nut roast the next day in a sandwich. Any unused dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

BLACK BEAN AND MUSHROOM BURGERS

Steps:

• Get your grill going with a medium-hot fire.
• Lightly oil a vegetable grill rack and put it in place.
• Saute your onions in a skillet on the stove, cooking until they are golden brown - about 4 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms, garlic and cumin. Cook until the mushrooms have released their juices - about 5 minutes.
• Spoon the mixture into the food processor. Add the beans and cilantro and process briefly - you want it mixed but still chunky.
• Put this mixture into a bowl and stir in the goat cheese if you are using it. Also add the bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper and mix.
• Form into patties.
• Brush both sides of the patties with oil or spray with Pam to insure they don't stick to the grill.
• Grill until crisp and heated through, about 5 minutes per side.
• Serve. Salsa makes a great condiment for these burgers!

MUSHROOM BEAN BURGER

Steps:

• In a large bowl add 1 cup of black beans and mash with a potato masher fairly well.
• Next, add the mushrooms, along with the rest of the beans, broccoli, garlic, onion and steak seasoning and mix just until combined.
• Add in the eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, and parsley then mix gently until the mixture is combined.
• Set this mixture aside while you place a medium-sized non-stick pan over medium heat and add in 2 Tbl of oil.
• 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.).
• Place in the oil and cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and a crust has formed on each side.
• Note: these burger patties pair well with hummus and other more traditional burger sides -- .