Mushroom and black bean burgers

Mushroom and black bean burgers

Ingredients

makes 6
  • •1 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • •180g chestnut mushrooms
  • •1 garlic clove, minced
  • •1 tbsp olive oil
  • •1 tbsp tomato paste
  • •1 tsp soy sauce
  • •½ tsp miso paste
  • •2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • •½ tsp smoked paprika
  • •½ tsp cumin
  • •½ tsp dried thyme
  • •40g oats
  • •20g walnuts, finely chopped

Directions

Cooking mode
  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a baking tray.
  2. 2. Place the mushrooms in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  3. 3. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. 4. Place the black beans in a large bowl and mash well with a fork. Add the mushrooms, garlic, tomato paste, soy sauce, miso paste, balsamic vinegar, spices, thyme, oats and walnuts. Combine well and shape into 6 patties. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until crispy.
  5. 5. If freezing, slightly underbake the burgers. Freeze flat and then transfer to an airtight container.
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