CALIFORNIA-STYLE VEGGIE BURGERS

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Bulgur plays two integral roles in these vegetarian burgers: it's used to bolster the shiitake mushroom-and-pinto bean patties and to create a crunchy crust on the outside. Serve with your favorite toppings, or go full California-style by layering with avocado and sprouts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 ounces baby spinach
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 1/2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps finely chopped (1 cup)
1 yellow onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic (from 2 cloves)
1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup packed cilantro leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups Cooked Bulgur
1/3 cup dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs
6 slices Swiss cheese (optional)
6 potato sandwich rolls, split and toasted
Dijonnaise, sliced avocado, sprouts, and pickles, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil over high heat. Stir in spinach; cover and cook until bright green and wilted, about 1 minute. Drain and squeeze dry. Chop.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons oil, then mushrooms, onion, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Stir in beans, then transfer to a large heatproof bowl; let cool slightly. Add cilantro, spinach, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and lime juice; mash mixture together with a fork or potato masher, leaving some larger pieces. Stir in egg, 1 cup bulgur, and breadcrumbs. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Spread remaining 1/2 cup bulgur on a plate; season with salt and pepper. Form bean mixture into 1/2-cup patties (about 1/2 inch thick); press each side into bulgur to coat. Wipe skillet clean; return to medium heat. Swirl in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and add half of patties. Cook until a deep crust forms, 8 to 10 minutes. Flip and cook until second sides are crisp and patties are heated through, about 8 minutes more. In last minute of cooking, add cheese and cover; cook until melted. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Repeat with remaining burgers. Spread each roll with Dijonnaise, then top with a patty, avocado, sprouts, and pickles; serve.

Neba Nebyu
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so good.


Success Succeed
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I'm glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a healthy and delicious veggie burger recipe for a long time.


Abba Quansah
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Endinalo Tono
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my burgers were a complete disaster.


Jnah Asiya
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my burgers didn't turn out as good as the ones in the pictures.


Sudip Sharma
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed. The burgers were dry and crumbly.


Waad Elfky
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These veggie burgers are the best I've ever had. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Ablie Sillah
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I'm always looking for new veggie burger recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The burgers are so flavorful and moist, and they hold together perfectly.


Syedalinaqi Syedalinaqi
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These veggie burgers are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. They're also really delicious!


Lucio Ray
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I'm not usually a fan of veggie burgers, but these were really good. I would definitely make them again.


Raja Kapeesa
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These burgers were a hit at my last BBQ! Everyone loved them, even the meat-eaters.


Nevaeh Carlosn
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I was really impressed with these veggie burgers. They were super flavorful and had a great texture. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious veggie burger recipe.


Arlene joy Llanto
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These veggie burgers were amazing! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


X3S Gaming
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My family loved this recipe! The veggie burgers were so flavorful and juicy, and they held together perfectly on the grill. We'll definitely be making these again soon.