What would you use to make a vegetarian burger from scratch? - A2Zfoods.com

this is a really easy and fairly quick recipe, I love mushrooms so like to use them in my burgers!. use this link for more veggie burgers, but this one is my fave!

http://vegetarian!.about!.com/od/veggiebur!.!.!.

Mushrooms are surprisingly similar in taste and texture to meat when cooked, and this recipe may just surprise you with how tasty it is!. While mushrooms provide plenty of flavor and texture, the addition of pinto beans makes this recipe high in fiber and protien too!. This mushroom veggie burger recipe is both vegetarian and vegan!.
INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 green onions, diced
1/2 tsp cumin
3/4 cup diced fresh mushrooms
1 15 ounce can pinto beans
1 tsp parsley
salt and pepper to taste
oil for frying
PREPARATION:
Sautee the onions and garlic in olive oil for 3 to 5 minutes, until onions are soft!. Add the green onions, cumin and mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes, until mushrooms are cooked!. Set aside!.
Mash the beans with a fork or a potato masher, or process in a food processor until well mashed!.
Add the mushrooms to the beans and add parsley, salt and pepper!. Stir until well combined!.

Shape the mixture into patties!. Heat about two tablespoons of olive oil and cook each patty until the veggie burgers are done, about 3 minutes on each side!.