McBitty's Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• ¼ cup dried stemless porcini mushrooms
• 2 cups cooked or drained canned black beans
• 1 teaspoon roughly chopped garlic
• ¾ cup rolled oats, or more if needed
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika or chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Salt and black pepper
• Bean-cooking liquid, porcini soaking liquid or water
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    122 calories; 4 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 4 grams protein; 735 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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8 small burgers, 4 supersize

Preparation

1. Soak the mushrooms in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes; roughly chop.
2. Put the mushrooms, beans, garlic, oats, spices and soy sauce in a food processor with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Let the machine run until the mixture is combined, not puréed, about 30 seconds. (Or use a potato masher.) Add oats to thicken, or liquid to thin, as needed.
3. Stir in the cilantro, and let sit for 5 minutes.
4. Shape into 4 large or 8 small patties; let them sit for 5 minutes.
5. Put the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until crisp on one side, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until the burgers are crisp on the other side, another 5 minutes or so. Serve with the usual fixings.