Mushroom Veggie Burgers

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups moderately finely chopped onions (about 1 large onion)
• 3 small garlic cloves, finely minced
• 4 cups coarsely chopped portabella mushrooms (about 2 large mushrooms)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 large egg whites
• bun, and condiments of your choice

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in 12" skillet over moderately high heat for 1 minute. add chopped onion and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, until limp and golden- about 3 minutes.
• 2 add mushrooms and saute, stirring now and then, until mushrooms soften and brown- about 4 minutes. transfer mushroom mixture to a large bowl and cool 10 minutes.
• 3 using wooden spoon, mix salt, pepper and bread crumbs into mushroom mixture. add egg whites and mix thoroughly.
• 4 scoop up mixture by 1/2-cup measure, then using hands, shape into 4 patties about 3/4" thick.
• 5 wipe out skillet, spray with nonstick spray, and set over moderate heat. add patties and brown about 3 minutes on each side.
• 6 serve on buns and add desired condiments.