MUSHROOM-BLACK BEAN VEGGIE BURGERS

Mushroom-Black Bean Veggie Burgers image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories Burgers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp olive oil or oil of your choice
1 small onion, finely chopped
8 oz fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 can(s) 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 c fresh cilantro leaves, packed
2 oz goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
4 slice stale or toasted bread, processed to make fresh bread crumbs
salt & pepper to taste
6 hamburger buns
salsa

Steps:

1. Prepare grill - medium hot.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until golden. Add mushrooms, garlic and cumin and cook, stirring until mixture has evaporated the liquid, but do not burn.
3. Spoon the mushroom mixture into a food processor and add the black beans. Process/Pulse until well combined but still chunky.
4. Spoon mixture into a boil and add goat cheese, if using. and bread crumbs. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Wet hands and for the mixture into 6 burgers. Mist both sides with nonstick cooking spray. Grill the burgers until crisp and heated through (this can be done in a non-stick skillet on the stove top). Serve the burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato, avocado and the salsa.