Vegan Mushroom Pecan Burgers
Ginny McMeans
Published:
April 8, 2018
Last Modified:
April 19, 2024
Vegan Mushroom Pecan Burgers Have a hearty and chewy texture that really adds a lot to a great veggie patty.
I’ve seen lots of mushroom walnut burgers but some people don’t like walnuts. They have a very distinct earthy taste that bothers some people.
Now, as for me, I’ve never had a nut that I didn’t like. But hey! Why not change it up and make a mushroom pecan burger?
The combination of the two tastes goes so nice together. And why not switch out the lentils for chickpeas? There again – less earthy in flavor.
You need a binder for the burger, and mashed chickpeas sound perfect.
Once in a while, I need aquafaba and it doesn’t always coincide with me needing chickpeas. Because of that, I freeze the chickpeas for another time. This time is perfect.
Veggie burgers that don’t fall apart
- That’s a major question around these here parts. It’s a tough one, and none will really stay together like the meat versions except ones that have vital wheat gluten added inside. Then you are almost making ‘meat’ anyway. I will absolutely get that recipe on very very soon.
- Some stay together more than others, though, so here are some hints.
- Add sticky and starchy ingredients, such as potatoes, beans, tomato paste, lentils, and even a little bit of nut butter. They are all sticky and help a lot.
- Dry ingredients that get sticky when mixed with moisture, such as breadcrumbs, oats, cooked quinoa, and cooked rice.
- An egg replacer can act as a binder. My favorite is chia seed meal. It gels up almost instantly.
Chefs tips
- It’s tricky when adding vegetables such as mushrooms and carrots. They have a lot of moisture. That’s one reason I like to sauté the mushroom and onion first. It gets out a lot of moisture, besides adding amazing flavor.
- Don’t get your mix too wet. It truly does need to stick together. Not mushy but sticky enough so that it doesn’t fall apart as you’re pressing it into a patty.
- Have everything well mixed and then form into a patty, firmly, that is as even as you can.
- When cooking, gently place into hot oil and fry until crispy. Do not push down with the spatula. That will separate the ingredients.
- When flipping the burger do so gently. You can even hold a fork or knife under the edge that’s getting flipped over as you lay it down more lightly into the pan.
More great vegan burgers
Besides these Vegan Mushroom Pecan Burgers, there are so many great burger recipes on this blog. Sliders and other sandwiches too!
Below is a photo of a great Black Bean Burgers recipe. Click on it and check the recipe.
And one more that is an oldie but a goodie that uses Lentils. It’s a but spicy too. Check out Spicy Green Lentil Burgers!
Looking pretty good, eh? Now let’s get back to our vegan mushroom burger that has such a good bite.
Vegan Mushroom Pecan Burgers
Ingredients
- 8 ounces portobello mushrooms – I used sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or chopped fine
- 15 ounces chickpeas, 1 can, drained and then patted dry
- 1 cup pecans, diced small
- 1 1/2 cup instant oats or rolled oats ground small
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon tahini or almond butter
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to a large skillet. Raise to medium high and add the sliced portobello mushrooms. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the onion and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and add to a food processor. Also add the chickpeas, pecans. Add the oats if they are rolled and not instant.
- Process with a few pulses to have all of the ingredients in small pieces. No chunks.
- Add to a large mixing bowl and add the hoisin sauce, and tahini. If you are using instant oats add that now too.
- Mix well together. You can even use your hands and work it very well together.
- Form into six patties. You can also press them into a round form such as an English Muffin tin round or a pancake ring. One that is about 3″ across.
- Fry in oil on one side until crispy browned and then carefully flip and brown on the other side. Ready for serving!
