Showing posts with label Pecan Mushroom Burgers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pecan Mushroom Burgers. Show all posts

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Pecan Mushroom Burgers

(sorry for the crappola pics!)


Hey guys, I believe this is from delish.com.  These were fantastic!

You'll Need:

2/3 cup(s) bulgur
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt, divided
1 cup(s) boiling water
6 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
8 ounce(s) white or brown mushrooms, stems trimmed, wiped clean, and chopped
1 1/2 cup(s) (1 large) chopped onion (I used Vidalia)
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup(s) pecan halves
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup(s) fine dry breadcrumbs

Directions:

Place bulgur and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Pour the boiling water over, cover, and set aside until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Drain in a sieve, pressing out excess liquid.

Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Immediately transfer the mixture to a plate and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Toast pecans in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until fragrant, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.

Combine the vegetable mixture and pecans in a food processor; pulse briefly until coarsely chopped. Add egg and the bulgur; pulse briefly, scraping down the sides if necessary, until the mixture is cohesive but roughly textured. Transfer to a bowl; stir in breadcrumbs and pepper. Mix well.

With dampened hands, form the mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties, using about 1/2 cup for each.

Using 2 teaspoons oil per batch, cook 4 patties at a time in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until evenly browned and heated through, about 4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, split and toast buns, if using, to serve the burgers on. Garnish the burgers with watercress and the cheese sauce, if desired.

I topped my burgers with Marie's yogurt feta dressing.