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Epic Kale Burgers with Shiitake Mushroom Buns

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These kale bean burgers are tasty and gluten free, without any fat or animal protein! Top with roasted mushrooms or regular buns. Want them to be more savory? Add in some jack cheese during the cooking process!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup kale, packed
  • 1 can pinto beans
  • 5 TBSP cornmeal
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/8 cup dry green lentils
  • 1/8 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp italian seasonings
  • 1/8 tsp truffle sea salt (optional)
  • 1 TBSP olive oil
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 8 large portabella or shiitake mushrooms caps

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Add kale and beans to a food processor and process a few times until a paste forms.
  3. Add paste to a medium bowl and add in egg, seasonings (except truffle salt), oats, lentils, and 2 TBSP of the cornmeal.
  4. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
  5. Spray hands with nonstick cooking spray and form mixture into 4 patties, about 1 1/2 in thick.
  6. Place patties onto a plate and let sit in refrigerator for 20 minutes (or overnight).
  7. Once patties are formed in fridge, take 3 TBSP cornmeal and place on a plate.
  8. Drizzle olive oil into nonstick skillet and heat to medium heat.
  9. Take patties, one by one, and roll in cornmeal on both sides before placing on skillet.
  10. Cook patties 3-4 minutes on each side or until browning.
  11. While patties are cooking, place mushroom caps on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and drizzle with a tiny amount of olive oil and the truffle sea salt.
  12. Once patties have browned, transfer to the same baking pan and bake in oven for up to 5 minutes.
  13. Take patties out after 5 minutes, and continue to let the mushroom caps roast for 5 more minutes.
  14. One mushroom caps are done, take out of oven, let cool, and top with burgers.
  15. Add any toppings you like, then enjoy!

Notes

Truffle Sea Salt can be found at https://www.etsy.com/listing/220433413/truffle?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=beautiful%20briny%20sea%20salt&ref=sr_gallery_16.

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