Mushroom Burgers

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Dec. 27, 2023
Ready to turn over a new burger? I guarantee no one will be missing the beef after tasting these vegetarian burgers. They're moist, tender and full of flavor. —Denise Hollebeke, Penhold, Alberta

Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • Optional: Sliced tomatoes and mayonnaise

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties.
  2. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add burgers; cook until crisp and lightly browned, 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with lettuce and, if desired, tomato and mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 330 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 736mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.