¼ medium Sweet Onion
1 medium Carrot
2 tbsp Hazelnut Oil (or good Olive Oil, or any other flavorful oil)
½ container sliced Baby Portabella Mushrooms (can substitute white Button Mushrooms)
½ cup Peanuts
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¼ cup flax seed meal
Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper (we used White Pepper) and Italian Seasoning to taste
½ cup Oats
1 can Kidney Beans, very well drained
Italian or Plain Bread crumbs for coating
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The TECHNIQUE and the balance of ingredients are CRUCIAL!! DO NOT add anything with more moisture (ketchup, mustard, etc.) into the recipe. Use condiments on the bun. The exact moisture content and the chilling time are absolutely essential to the success of this dish. Also, a food processor is a necessity.
We used peanuts because they are very inexpensive and accessible. If you are allergic to peanuts, you can substitute any soft, fleshy nut e.g. walnuts, pecans, macadamias or cashews. Almonds are too hard for this, but hey - try it!
Buzz oatmeal and flax seed meal in food processor until almost like. flour. Buzz peanuts into very fine pieces - do not grind into peanut butter. Now add mushrooms to the processor and blend until very finely chopped - just before the puree stage. Add to bowl. Chop up the carrot and onion. Place in food processor with oil and seasonings and puree. Add to oatmeal mixture and set aside. Now, place the WELL-DRAINED beans into the processor and process until crumbly. Do not puree beans - just a few pulses and you've got it. Add beans to the bowl and thoroughly mix everything to combine. Place in fridge and chill for AT LEAST 30 minutes, an hour is even better (overnight makes a very good consistency).
Heat an electric griddle or a grill pan (flat side) until fairly hot. Add a bit of olive oil, just enough to coat the surface. While pan is heating form mixture into 8 patties; place each one on top of the bread crumbs. Turn and coat on other side and immediately place on hot griddle/grill. Brush top of burger with olive oil. When nicely browned on bottom, turn over and brown on other side. This only takes a few minutes. Serve on buns with all the usual burger condiments!
YUMMY!
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