Black Bean Shiitake Burgers with Hatch Chile Mayonnaise
These hearty Black Bean Shiitake Burgers with a spicy Hatch chile mayonnaise are the way to go when you want a satisfying veggie burger with a little kick!
Ingredients
For the burger patties:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the hatch chile mayonnaise:
- 1 hatch chile roasted, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and mushrooms until onions are soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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Transfer mixture to a food processor and add black beans, quinoa, oats, cilantro, soy sauce, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper. Pulse gently until everything is combined.
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Use a 1/2 cup measuring cup to scoop mixture and form into equal sized patties. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook patties until browned and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per side.
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To make hatch chile mayonnaise, combine diced chiles, mayonnaise and salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine.
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Assemble burgers on buns if desired, with assorted toppings such as tomato, lettuce, avocado and hatch chile mayonnaise.
Recipe Notes
Take my advice and make extra mayo to enjoy with sandwiches and grilled artichokes for the rest of the week!