Mushroom and Black Bean Burgers With Balsamic-Glazed Onions Recipe

Publish date: 2024-07-07
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Canned mushrooms and black beans pack these pantry-friendly veggie burgers with umami and earthiness. This recipe can easily be made gluten-free by using gluten-free oats and tamari. You can serve the burgers however you like, but the balsamic-glazed onions add acidity and a little crunch.

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.

From staff writer Aaron Hutcherson.

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 4

Directions

Time Icon Total: 30 mins

  • Step 1

    In a food processor, combine the beans, mushrooms, oats, tamari or soy sauce, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Pulse until the mushrooms are finely chopped and the mixture is evenly combined, 10 to 15 seconds. (Alternatively, use a fork to mash the beans in a large bowl until mushy but not totally smooth. Chop the mushrooms by hand. Add the mushrooms and the remaining ingredients to the beans and stir until evenly combined.) Form the mixture into 4 patties that are about 3 1/2 inches in diameter, using about 1/2 cup of the mixture for each. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes while you cook the onions.

  • Step 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until shimmering. Add the onions and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to soften and turn translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook, stirring frequently, until it reduces and coats the onions, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.

  • Step 3

    In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the burgers and cook until nicely browned, about 4 minutes per side. Serve on buns, topped with some of the balsamic-glazed onions along with the toppings of your choice, if desired.

    • Substitutions

    If you can’t have gluten >> use gluten-free oats and tamari in the burgers, and serve with gluten-free buns.
    Prefer fresh mushrooms to canned? >> Saute or roast a pound of sliced mushrooms, let cool and then add to the bean mixture.
    Looking for more spice? >> Add a teaspoon of ground cayenne to the burger mixture and serve with spicy mayo.
    Seeking a Southwestern vibe? >> Top with chopped roasted green chiles (from a can is fine) and melt pepper jack cheese on top.
    Prefer homemade beans? >> Use 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving (1 burger with 2 tablespoons onions)

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    From staff writer Aaron Hutcherson.

    Tested by Aaron Hutcherson.

    Published September 24, 2022

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