Mushroom Black Bean Burgers

TIP: To make this recipe vegan, use vegan mayonnaise and plant-based cheese of choice.

TIP: Want toasty buns? Press the up arrow to add a few minutes of cook time. Place split buns cut-side down on the grill, close hood, and toast for 1 to 2 minutes.

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Item No. REC13605
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Wheat
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Eggs
Preheat Time
13m
Total Time
43m
Easy
12
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces white mushrooms, cleaned
  • 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) black beans, drained
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 3 tablespoons adobo sauce, divided
  • 1 medium white onion, peeled, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 12 slices white cheddar cheese
  • 12 brioche hamburger buns

TOPPINGS (optional)

  • Lettuce
  • Sliced tomato
  • Sliced onion
  • Sliced avocado

Utensils needed

  • Baking Sheet
  • Food Processor
  • Large Bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small Bowl

Instructions

Step 1

To install the grill grate, position it flat on top of the heating element so it sits in place, then close the hood.

Step 2

Add the mushrooms to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Then transfer to a large bowl. Then add the beans, chipotle peppers, and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce to the food processor and pulse until evenly combined. Transfer bean mixture to the large bowl with the mushrooms along with the onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, soy sauce, panko, parsley, salt, and pepper and mix until evenly combined.

Step 3

Portion the mixture into 12 balls, 4–5 ounces each. Then shape into patties, 1/2-inch thick. Place the burgers on a parchment-lined sheet tray and freeze for 20 minutes.

Step 4

select GRILL, set temperature to HI, and set time to 20 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating (preheating will take approx. 10–13 minutes).

Step 5

When unit beeps to signify it has preheated and ADD FOOD is displayed, open hood and place 6 burgers on grill grate, gently pressing them down to maximize grill marks. Close hood to begin cooking. Cook for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Then top each burger with 1 slice of cheese. Close hood and let cheese melt for 1 minute. Remove cooked burgers from grill and repeat with remaining burgers.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons adobe sauce. Evenly spread the sauce on burger buns, top with burger and desired toppings.