Ultimate Meatless Burger
Mushrooms give these grilled veggie burgers a meaty texture and rich umami flavor. Topped with a zesty sauce and sharp Cheddar cheese, these are the perfect summer burger to feed any crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Brown Rice
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 cup canned brown lentils, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp tamari
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp pickles, chopped
- 4 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
- 4 brioche burger buns, split
- 1 cup arugula
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 thin slices red onion
BURGERS
SAUCE
FOR SERVING
Instructions
This meatless burger made with Success® Brown Rice, mushrooms, cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce is the perfect treat for those following a vegetarian diet.
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, grease grates well.
Step 2
Burgers: In large skillet set over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion, mushrooms and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until fragrant and tender. Stir in rice and breadcrumbs; set aside.
Step 3
In food processor, combine egg, lentils, tomato paste, cumin, vinegar, tamari, chili powder and paprika until a paste forms. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to medium bowl and combine with mushroom-rice mixture.
Step 4
Divide into four portions. Shape into 1/2-inch-thick patties.
Step 5
Grill patties, turning once, for 6 to 8 minutes or until char-marked and heated through. Top each with cheese slice and grill for 30 to 60 seconds or until melted.
Step 6
Sauce: In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, Dijon and pickles.
Step 7
For serving: Serve patties in buns with sauce, arugula, tomato and onion.
Recipe Tip
Alternatively, in large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Add patties and cook, turning once, for 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through.
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