Gourmet Mushroom Veggie Burger

Ingredients:

1. 8 oz. raw chopped oyster mushrooms
2. 2 tbsp olive oil
3. 2 tsp minced garlic 
4. ½ chopped onion
5. 1 tsp salt
6. ½ tsp black pepper
7. 1 cup half-mashed veggie such as broccoli or cauliflower
8. (keep some pieces chunky for texture)
9. 2 cups cooked black beans (mash 1 cup)
10. ½ cup dry bread crumbs
11. ½ tsp dried oregano/ basil/ rosemary
12. 1 tbsp Worcester sauce
13. ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 

 Instructions:

1. Lightly saute garlic and onions in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add mushrooms, salt, pepper, and oregano/ basil/ rosemary.
3. Cook for about 10 minutes so that juice can evaporate.
4. Pour mixture into a large bowl.
5. Add veggies, black beans, bread crumbs.
6. Stir in cheese and eggs.
7. Let mixture rest for about 15 minutes while moisture is being absorbed.
8. Keep a bowl of water ready for dipping your hands into (little veggie oil will also work).
9. Form patties.
10. Pour a little olive oil in the same skillet and fry the burgers.

Serving suggestions:

Serve

* on salad or on a bun

* with guacamole, hummus or steak sauce

* topped with a fried egg