Roasted Mushroom Burgers

Name: Roasted Mushroom Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: 1 pound shiitake or a blend of shiitake and cremini mushrooms, stems cut off, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; ½ cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped; (½ cup finely grated Parmesan [2 ounces]); ¼ cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chili powder; (1 teaspoon porcini powder)

4 servings These richly flavored burgers will fool no one but please many. Roasted mushrooms, toasted pecans, soy sauce, Parmesan, and porcini powder make for a flavor profile that is, if not meaty, supremely savory.

Let's Prepare

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1 pound shiitake or a blend of shiitake and cremini mushrooms, stems cut off, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
(½ cup finely grated Parmesan [2 ounces])
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
(1 teaspoon porcini powder)

Let's Cook

Step 1.

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss together on a large baking sheet: 1 pound shiitake or a blend of shiitake and cremini mushrooms, stems cut off, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Step 2.

Save the stems for stock. Roast the mushrooms until well browned and shriveled, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, heat in a medium skillet over medium heat: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Step 3.

Add and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes: 1 medium onion, finely chopped
Step 4.

Stir in and cook 2 minutes more: 2 garlic cloves, minced
Step 5.

In a large bowl, mash until no whole beans remain: One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
Step 6.

Stir in the mushroom/onion mixture, along with: ½ cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped; (½ cup finely grated Parmesan [2 ounces]); ¼ cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chili powder; (1 teaspoon porcini powder)
Step 7.

Mix well with your hands until the mixture is combined and holds together when squeezed. Shape into 4 patties. Cook as for Beet Burgers. Serve with any of the additions to hamburgers.