Mushroom Veggie Burger

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• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 4-6 patties

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped (combination of crimini, shiitake, and Portobello)
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 6  minced garlic cloves
• 2⁄3 cup rolled oats
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 3⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped or 1  tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in large saucepan. Saute the mushrooms, onions and garlic over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the liquid boils off, and the mushrooms begin to saute.
2. In large bowl, add mushroom mixture to oats, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well.
3. Allow to sit for 15 minutes to develop the flavors.
4. Shape into patties.
5. Heat 2 tbsp oil in large non-stick skillet, over medium heat. Fry patties, cooking about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
6. Serve with your favorite burger toppings.