Mushroom and Black Bean Burger with Goat Cheese

Name: Mushroom and Black Bean Burger with Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 6 cups (1.5 L) mushrooms, chopped and assorted; 1 cup (250 mL) onion, chopped; 2 tbsp (30 mL) garlic, minced; 2 tbsp (30 mL) salt; 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground cumin; 2 tsp (10 mL) pepper; 4 cups (1 L) black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) bread crumbs, panko; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) parmesan cheese, shredded; 4 eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) HEWITT'S - Goat Cheese Crumble; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Dijonnaise; 12 bunchKaiser buns, split and toasted; 6 cups (1.5 L) arugula; 3 cups (750 mL) beets, spiralized

More and more diners are opting for plant-based menu items, so give them the variety and flavour they crave with this delicious and trendy veggie burger.

Yields: 12
Preparation: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Patties

6 cups (1.5L) mushrooms, chopped and assorted
1 cup (250mL) onion, chopped
2 tbsp (30mL) garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30mL) salt
1 tbsp (15mL) ground cumin
2 tsp (10mL) pepper
4 cups (1L) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups (625mL) bread crumbs, panko
1 1/2 cups (375mL) parmesan cheese, shredded
4 eggs, beaten

Assembly

1 1/2 cups (375mL) HEWITT'S - Goat Cheese Crumble
1 1/2 cups (375mL) Dijonnaise
12 bunch Kaiser buns, split and toasted
6 cups (1.5L) arugula
3 cups (750mL) beets, spiralized

Instructions

Patties:

In food processor, pulse mushrooms, onion, garlic, salt, cumin and pepper until combined. Add beans; pulse until chopped. Add bread crumbs, Parmesan and eggs; pulse just until combined. Shape into 12 patties. (Can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.)

Assembly (per serving):

Grill or pan-fry 1 patty for about 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and heated through. Spread 2 tbsp (30 mL) Dijonnaise on bottom half of bun. Top with 1/2 cup (125 mL) arugula, patty, 1/4 cup (60 mL) beets and 3 tbsp (45 mL) crumbled goat cheese. Cap with top half of bun.

Use Kaiser buns studded with seeds for extra flavour and crunch.

Tips:

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Ingredients

Patties

6 cups (1.5L) mushrooms, chopped and assorted
1 cup (250mL) onion, chopped
2 tbsp (30mL) garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30mL) salt
1 tbsp (15mL) ground cumin
2 tsp (10mL) pepper
4 cups (1L) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups (625mL) bread crumbs, panko
1 1/2 cups (375mL) parmesan cheese, shredded
4 eggs, beaten

Assembly

1 1/2 cups (375mL) HEWITT'S - Goat Cheese Crumble
1 1/2 cups (375mL) Dijonnaise
12 bunch Kaiser buns, split and toasted
6 cups (1.5L) arugula
3 cups (750mL) beets, spiralized