Name: Mushroom-Quinoa Veggie Burgers with Special Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 1 large portobello mushroom, gills removed, roughly chopped; 1 cup no-salt-added canned black beans, rinsed; 2 tablespoons unsalted creamy almond butter; 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise, divided; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.75 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder, divided; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup cooked quinoa; 0.25 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted; 2 leaves green-leaf lettuce, halved; 4 slices tomato; 4 thin slices red onion

Mushroom-Quinoa Veggie Burgers with Special Sauce

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These hearty mushroom, black bean and quinoa veggie burgers are a healthy and satisfying homemade alternative to store-bought veggie burgers. And they take just 25 minutes of active time to prep, so while they're special enough for entertaining, they're quick enough for weeknight dinners.

By Jamie Vespa, M.S., RD

Updated on July 31, 2020

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 burgers

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Healthy Aging High Fiber Low-Calorie Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 large portobello mushroom, gills removed, roughly chopped
1 cup no-salt-added canned black beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons unsalted creamy almond butter
3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise, divided
1 teaspoon ground pepper
¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon garlic powder, divided
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cooked quinoa
¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
2 leaves green-leaf lettuce, halved
4 slices tomato
4 thin slices red onion

Directions

Place mushroom, black beans, almond butter, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, pepper, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and salt in a food processor. Pulse, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides, until a coarse mixture forms that holds together when pressed. Transfer to a bowl and add quinoa and oats; stir well to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, whisk ketchup, mustard and the remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder in a small bowl until smooth.
Shape the mushroom mixture into 4 patties.
Heat oil in a large grill pan or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until golden and beginning to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes more.
Serve the burgers on buns with the special sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion.

Tips

To make ahead: The burger patties and special sauce can be made in advance. Prepare through Step 3; cover and refrigerate separately for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

395	Calories
20g	Fat
46g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 burger
Calories 395
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 9g	34%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 12g	23%
Total Fat 20g	25%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Vitamin A 974IU	19%
Vitamin C 4mg	4%
Folate 51mcg	13%
Sodium 659mg	29%
Calcium 122mg	9%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 118mg	28%
Potassium 562mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.