mushroom pecan burgers - vegan

i am a self-proclaimed mushroom hater and these burgers were SO delicious i just had to share. they were a bit work intensive, but they make quite a bit.


Mushroom Pecan Burgers (vegan) Serves 10-12

INGREDIENTS

1.5 lbs cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup fresh parsley
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 large onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 to 2 cups bread crumbs (you may need to add more so i'd start at 1.5 cups)
3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
3/4 cup toasted pecans (or walnuts), chopped
3 tbsp tamari soy sauce (we used reduced sodium)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried sage
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. in a food processor, mince mushrooms and parsley. remove and set aside.
2. in a saute pan over medium heat, warm 1 tbsp oil and cook onions and garlic 5-6 min.
3. remove onion mixture from pan and transfer to a large bowl. combine with the rest of the ingredients EXCEPT the other tbsp of oil.
3. refrigerate for at least half an hour. mixture will be soft but you should be able to form patties with your hand. if you can't, add more bread crumbs or tahini.
4. form 10-12 patties using your hands. in the saute pan warm the remaining 1 tbsp of oil and lightly fry the patties over medium heat, 3-5 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and crispy.

serve warm.

NUTRITION FACTS (mine came out a bit different from what the recipe stated, so i'll put mine here)

serving size: 1 patty
serves 12

calories: 162
fat: 10 g (mainly from olive oil and pecans)
carbs: 15 g
sodium: 315 mg
protein: 5 g

these are soooo good. the herbs remind me of stuffing. the patties are also really filling.