Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil
2 shallots
2 cloves garlic
2 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 basket almond pulp (from almond milk)
¼ cup short-grain white rice, cooked and dried
¼ cup flax meal
more vegan Worcestershire sauce, for brushing
Directions
Date Night Burger
Total Time: 20 minutes active time, overnight refrigeration (or at least 1 hour)
Make this Date Night Burger for your special someone! Vegan, gluten-free and bursting with flavor. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Servings: 2 patties
Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil
2 shallots
2 cloves garlic
2 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 basket almond pulp (from almond milk)
¼ cup short-grain white rice, cooked and dried
¼ cup flax meal
more vegan Worcestershire sauce, for brushing
Directions
Step 1
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté until they soften (a couple minutes).
Step 2
Add the mushrooms and 1 more tbsp olive oil, and sauté until soft and browned (approx. 5 minutes).
Step 3
Add the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Turn the heat down to low, and stir.
Step 4
In a food processor or blender, combine the mushroom mixture with almond pulp, cooked and dried rice, and flax meal, and pulse or blend until well combined.
Step 5
Refrigerate mixture overnight. If you’re in a rush, refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but overnight is preferable.
Step 6
When ready, form into patties.
Step 7
Preheat a grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Spray the grill with nonstick cooking spray (or drizzle a little olive oil on the skillet), and grill/sauté for 3-5 minutes on each side.
Step 8
Depending on the wetness of your rice, if the burger feels a little mushy on the inside, bake on 350F for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Step 9
Remove from heat and brush with more vegan Worcestershire sauce (be generous), and serve as desired!