Bean & Portobello Veggie Burgers

Name: Bean & Portobello Veggie Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons canola oil; 2 medium portabella mushrooms, diced; 1/2 red onion, diced; 1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 egg whites; 1 tablespoon honey mustard; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (if you're vegetarian, use veg. Worcestershire sauce); 6 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs

Submitted by blucoat

"This tasty recipe is from Chef Jennifer Iserloh of New York City (aka "Skinny Chef") and was printed in this month's "Self Magazine" (February 2009). Serve with whole-wheat buns and top with barbecue sauce, lettuce and tomato."

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photo by Garrad

Ready In:: 27mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium portabella mushrooms, diced
¹⁄₂ red onion, diced
¹⁄₂ green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
¹⁄₄ teaspoon paprika
¹⁄₄ teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₈ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (if you're vegetarian, use veg. Worcestershire sauce)
6 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs

directions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pepper begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Add beans, paprika, garlic powder and black pepper. Cook, smashing beans with the back of a spoon, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Transfer mixture to a bowl and mix in eggs, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and breadcrumbs. Form into 4 patties.
Wipe out skillet; heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat and cook burgers until brown and feels firm, 6 to 7 minutes each side.