Maitake Mushroom Burger

Maitake mushrooms are also known as ‘Hen of the Woods’ due to their resemblance to the fluffed feathers of a nesting hen.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Maitake Mushroom Burger

Cooking Method: Grilling, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Vegan Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Maitake mushrooms
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Tamari sauce
• 2 tablespoon Ground flaxseed
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 piece Whole wheat burger buns
• 4 leaf Lettuce leaves
• 4 slice Tomato slices
• 4 slice Avocado slices

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill.
2. Remove the stems from the maitake mushrooms and chop them.
3. In a pan, sauté the chopped mushroom stems, diced red onion, and minced garlic cloves in olive oil until softened.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed mixture, tamari sauce, ground flaxseed, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper.
5. Form the mixture into burger patties and place them on the preheated grill.
6. Cook the patties for about 8-10 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through.
7. Toast the whole wheat burger buns on the grill.
8. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, an avocado slice, and a maitake mushroom patty on each bun.
9. Serve the Maitake Mushroom Burgers with your favorite condiments and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.