Day 157 A Really Good Burger

A Really Good Burger

2 Pounds White or Cremini Mushrooms, quartered
2 Large Onions, roughly chopped
1 Cup Parsley, chopped
Large Sprig Fresh Basil, sliced
1 Tablespoon Fresh Oregano
1 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme
4 Cups Cooked Brown Rice
1/2 Cup Tomato Paste
1/3 Cup Soy Sauce
3 Tablespoons Miso
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Allspice
1 Tablespoon Salt
3 Cups Vital Wheat Gluten

Ingredients including fresh herbs from the garden

1. Pulse the mushrooms, onions, and herbs in batches in a food processor until minced but not mushy. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in the rice, tomato paste, soy sauce, miso, allspice and salt.  When everything is incorporated add the wheat gluten and mix well.

Mushrooms

2. Make patties as large or small as you like.  You can fry the in the skillet with a little bit of Earth Balance or bake in the oven at 350F for 30 minutes.

Frying the burger

3.  These freeze well when baked first.  Just pull out of the freezer and reheat in a skillet.

Goes well with Pumpkin Rolls, Dijon Mustard (Day 138), Oil Free Eggless Mayonnaise (Day 111), lettuce and tomato slices.

Soundtrack  Ultra Dance 17 - Various Artists