Black Bean & Mushroom Vegetarian Burger

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Looking for an easy meatless Monday meal? These homemade black bean mushroom burgers are packed with protein and flavor. The spicy chipotle mayo pulls everything in this vegetarian burger recipe together!

Here's what you'll need...

You'll Need:

For the Spicy Chipotle Aioli: – ½ cup mayonnaise – 2 teaspoon adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce) – 2 teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed

You'll Need:

For the Burgers – 5 tablespoons olive oil – ½ medium onion  – 16 ounces bella mushrooms – 1 ½ teaspoon dried chili powder – 1 ½ teaspoon dried cumin

You'll Need:

For the Burgers – 4 cloves garlic  – 2 (16 ounce) can black beans – ½ cup almond flour – buns, white cheddar cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, and avocado for serving

Equipment:

- Mixing Bowls - Nonstick frying pan

Make the Aioli:

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, adobo sauce, lime, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well incorporated. Set aside in the fridge.

Assemble the Burgers:

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion to the pan. Cook until the mushrooms and onions have softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Assemble the Burgers:

Halfway through the cooking process, add in the chili powder, cumin, and paprika, and garlic, plus salt and pepper to taste. Transfer cooked vegetables to a bowl to cool.

Assemble the Burgers:

To a medium bowl, add black beans. Using your hands, crush the black beans until a smooth paste is formed and most of the black beans have been smashed.

Assemble the Burgers:

Drain cooled mushrooms & onions, then add into the bowl with black beans, along with almond flour. Mix until combined. Form the mixture into 6 patties.

Assemble the Burgers:

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Cook black bean burgers for 4-6 minutes per side, until heated through and browned on the outside.

Assemble the Burgers:

After the first flip, add sliced cheese to the top of the burger and cover to allow the cheese to melt. Repeat with remaining patties.

Assemble the Burgers:

Assemble burgers with aioli, lettuce, red onion, tomato, and avocado as desired. Serve immediately.

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