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The Ultimate Vegan Burger Recipe

Moisture and Flavor Galore

Tired of dry, tasteless vegan burgers? Look no further! This game-changing recipe combines the natural goodness of mushrooms and black-eyed peas to create a patty that’s both juicy and packed with flavor.

The Perfect Toppings

Take your burger to the next level with these mouth-watering toppings: ketchup, vegan mayonnaise, caramelized onions, sliced tomatoes, and dill pickles. The possibilities are endless!

A Key Ingredient: Tamari

Tamari, a wheat-free soy sauce, adds depth and umami flavor to our vegan burgers. Find it in gourmet groceries and Asian markets, or substitute with slightly saltier soy sauce if needed.

Let’s Get Cooking!

Yield: 4 burgers
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 medium cremini mushrooms, cleaned, stemmed, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium scallion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
• 1/2 teaspoon tamari, plus more as needed
• 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce, plus more as needed
• 4 toasted vegan ciabatta or burger rolls, for serving

Instructions:

Step 1: Sauté the Mushrooms

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2: Add Aromatics

Add the shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a small bowl and wipe the pan clean with paper towels; set aside.

Step 3: Mix and Mash

Place the peas in a large bowl and mash with the back of a spoon or a potato masher, leaving a few of the peas intact. Add the mushroom mixture, scallion, cilantro, tamari, and Tabasco and mix until combined. Taste and season with more salt, pepper, tamari, and Tabasco as needed.

Step 4: Form the Patties

Using your hands, form the mixture into 4 (3-inch-wide) patties (about 1/3 cup each).

Step 5: Fry and Serve

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the reserved frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the patties and fry until the outsides are browned, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve on toasted ciabatta or burger rolls with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!