Black Bean Burger With Mushroom Bun Recipes

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Use a small spoon to remove the stems and gills from the mushrooms. Brush them all over with 4 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet cap-side up until the mushrooms have released most of their liquid and are tender, about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Line a large plate or a small baking sheet with paper towels.
• Add the oats, bell pepper, chopped onions, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and a couple grinds of pepper to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the beans and pulse until the mixture is blended enough so that it sticks together when you squeeze a small amount of it in the palm of your hand but not be pureed. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir with a rubber spatula to evenly mix the ingredients. Divide into 4 equal portions and form into 3-inch patties about 1/2-inch thick. Place the formed patties on the prepared baking sheet.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick pan or cast-iron skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Once the oil is lightly shimmering, carefully lay the patties in the oil and cook until browned on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully flip the patties and cook on the second side until browned and warmed through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the patties to the prepared plate to absorb any excess oil.
• Serve each patty on top of a mushroom bun (cap-side down) and layer with ketchup, butter lettuce, tomatoes and onion slices.

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!