By Lydia Belcher
Hearty Mushroom Burgers
4 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
Looking for a plant-based option comparable to traditional burgers? Mushrooms have a meaty, hearty texture similar to meat, making these fall burgers the perfect choice. And thanks to quinoa, these burgers are a complete protein! Meaning, you can meet all your protein needs while enjoying a plant-based dish. Enjoy with guac, dairy-free cheese, or fresh veggies like lettuce and tomato.
Updated at: Sat, 03 May 2025 17:38:55 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
55
Low
Glycemic Load
26
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories311.3 kcal (16%)
Total Fat8.5 g (12%)
Carbs47 g (18%)
Sugars6.2 g (7%)
Protein12 g (24%)
Sodium580.6 mg (29%)
Fiber6.3 g (22%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

2 cupsmushrooms
finely chopped, such as cremini portobello, or mixed mushroom blend of choice

1 cupquinoa
cooked

1 ½ cupyellow onion
finely chopped

2cloves garlic
minced

½ cupgrated carrots

2 Tbspground flax

5 Tbspwater
warm, to make 2 flax eggs

1 tspsoy sauce
or coconut aminos

1 tspsmoked paprika

½ tspcumin

sea salt
to taste

black pepper
to taste

Avocado oil
or olive, for cooking
To Serve
Instructions
Step 1
Heat a drizzle of avocado or olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and become golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked mushrooms. cooked quinoa, onion, garlic, carrots, flax eggs, soy sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 3
Using wet hands, form the mixture into patties. If the mixture seems too wet, you can add a bit more cooked quinoa or ground flaxseeds to help bind it.
Step 4
Heat a greased skillet or over medium heat. Add the patties, and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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