Protabello Burgers

Did you know that you can make an impact on the environment based on what you are eating?  Eating foods that are easy to compost, and then actually composting them in your own home/yard, is a great way to do your part in keeping our planet clean.  Today we are sharing our favorite Portabello Burgers and we know you are going to love them!  One of the great things about them is that if there are any leftover scraps on anyone's plate (which we doubt there will be since they are so good) you can just put it in the compost pile and it will easily decompose!  You can serve these with buns or without, and we love them with sweet potato fries (also compostable!)

Ingredients

• 2 cups portabella mushrooms, cubed (smaller pieces); gills removed
• 2 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and divided
• 1 cup minced broccoli, fresh only
• 1/2 cup red onion, minced
• 3 XL eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbl Panko or Gluten Free Panko
• 1 Tbl Montreal Steak Seasoning
• 1 Tbl Worcestershire *for full vegetarian style use one that does not contain anchovies
• 2 Tbl minced garlic
• 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl add 1 cup of black beans and mash with a masher (chunks are OK).
2. Next, add in the mushrooms, the rest of the beans, broccoli, garlic, onion, Worcestershire and steak seasoning.
3. Mix just until coated.
4. Add in the eggs, cheese and bread crumbs and mix gently with a large spoon until the mixture is combined.
5. Set aside while you place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add in 2 Tbl of oil.
6. Once the oil starts to shimmer (about a minute or two), using dampened hands (the mixture will stick to you if you don’t), scoop a 1/2 cup of mixture into the palm of your hand and gently shape into a burger all the while pressing together. The mixture should hold a burger shape. If it doesn’t add just a Tbl more of bread crumbs.
7. Place in the oil and cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and a crust has formed on each side.

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