Veggie Burgers

Prep Time: 25 mins 

Cook Time: 20 mins 

Makes 6-8 patties 

INGREDIENTS 

● 2 small portobellos, stems removed 

● ¼ cups & 2 TB olive oil, divided 

● 1 ¾ small heads broccoli, chopped 

● 1 ½ tsp urfa (pepper), plus more for garnish 

● ½ tsp cayenne 

● ¾ tsp onion powder, divided 

● ¾ cup cooked black beans, rinsed, mashed 

● 8-10 dates, pitted, minced 

● 6 TB gluten-free breadcrumbs 

● 1 TB lime juice 

● 1 TB lime zest 

● Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste 

DIRECTIONS 

1. In a small food processor, grind portobellos with ¼ cup oil. Transfer to a large pan & sauté over medium heat, 5-7 mins. 

2. In the same food processor, grind all broccoli, 1½ tsp urfa, cayenne, ¾ tsp onion powder & 2 TB oil. Transfer to the pan with the mushrooms, add 2 TB oil & sauté, 3-5 more mins. Cool. 3. In a large bowl, mix mashed beans with dates, GF breadcrumbs, lime juice, lime zest & 2 TB oil. Mix in sautéed broccoli & mushrooms. Season with salt & pepper. 

4. Prepare a grill for medium heat. 

5. Portion ¼ cup mixture for each patty. Shape & grill until cooked through, 5-7 mins per side. 6. Garnish sauce with urfa & serve alongside patties. 

CHEF’S TIPS 

● 1 lime yields about 2 TB of juice 

● Technique 

o Peel, thinly slice & use the stalks of broccoli 

o Black beans are mashed, but still chunky