Mushroom Veggie Burger

Makes 4 Large or 6 Smaller Mushroom Veggie Burgers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lb mushrooms, roughly chopped (combination of crimini, shiitake, and Portobello)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
6 cloves minced garlic
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, or 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation:
Heat 1 tbsp oil in large saucepan. Saute the mushrooms, onions and garlic over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the liquid boils off, and the mushrooms begin to saute.

In large bowl, add mushroom mixture to oats, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well. Allow to sit for 15 minutes to develop the flavors. Shape into patties. Heat 2 tbsp oil in large non-stick skillet, over medium heat. Fry patties, cooking about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Serve with your favorite burger toppings.

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I substituted oatmeal for bread crumbs, and I used cooking spray instead of oil. With those substitions, making 4 large burgers:

Calories 229, Total Fat 7.1, Cholesterol 100mg, Sodium 461mg, Carbs 28.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugars 4.0, Protein 15.6, Vitamin A 5%, Vitamin C 13%, Calcium 14%, Iron 16%

Yummy!!!

Yum, will have to try this. I was convinced you had figured out how much I enjoyed the new Boca Mushroom Mozzarella Burger for lunch the other day!:happy:

Haha! Nope! That does sound delicous though!