Ingredients

  • 2 cups cremini mushrooms (diced)
  • 2 cups cooked black beans (rinsed and divided)
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli, minced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, minced
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (substitute gluten free if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (substitute Bragg's Aminos if desired)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, fresh, grated
  • 1 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Method

  • In a large bowl add 1 cup of black beans and mash with a potato masher fairly well.
  • Next, add the mushrooms, along with the rest of the beans, broccoli, garlic, onion and steak seasoning and mix just until combined.
  • Add in the eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, and parsley then mix gently until the mixture is combined.
  • Set this mixture aside while you place a medium-sized non-stick pan over medium heat and add in 2 Tbl of oil.
  • Once the oil comes up to temperature (starts to shimmer), using moistened hands, scoop a 1/2 cup of mixture into the palm of your hand and gently shape into a burger all the while pressing together. )Add an extra tablespoon of Panko if the patties do not hold their shape.).
  • Place in the oil and cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and a crust has formed on each side.
  • Note: these burger patties pair well with hummus and other more traditional burger sides -- .