Mushroom and Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp canola oil
• 2 medium Portobello mushrooms, diced
• ½ red onion, diced
• ½ green bell pepper, cored, seeded, & diced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 egg whites
• 1 Tbsp honey mustard
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 6 Tbsp dried breadcrumbs
• 4 whole-wheat buns

Preparation

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add mushrooms, onion, and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pepper begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add beans, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook, smashing beans with the back of a spoon, 1 to 2 minutes more.
4. Transfer mixture to a bowl and mix in eggs, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and breadcrumbs. Shape into 4 patties.
5. Wipe out skillet; heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat and cook burgers until brown and feels firm, 6 to 7 minutes each side.
6. Place on buns.