Small, peppery cress complements these rich, high-fiber burgers. Prep tips: Substitute arugula if you can’t find watercress, or use lentils instead of white beans for a more rustic flavor. These burgers hold together better when panfried, but if using a grill, just be sure to coat it well with oil.
Shiitake and White Bean Burgers with Watercress Pesto and Goat Cheese
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Ingredients
- 7 ounces (about 2 cups, chopped) shiitake mushrooms stems removed, caps chopped
- 1/2 small yellow onion chopped
- 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added cannellini beans rinsed and drained
- 3 cloves garlic chopped, divided
- 1 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons dried ground rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 cup fine, dried whole-wheat bread crumbs
- 1 small bunch (about 2 cups) watercress stems removed
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 slices boule bread or baguette
- 2 ounces goat cheese
Instructions
- Heat a sauté pan to medium-high. (Or coat grill racks with oil and preheat to medium-high.)
- In a food processor, combine mushrooms, onion, beans, two of the garlic cloves, egg, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Process until well combined but not completely puréed; mixture will be wet. Transfer to a medium bowl and, using hands, mix in bread crumbs until mixture holds its shape but is still moist. Form into six patties and brush each side with olive oil. Panfry or grill for 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy and browned on the outside and heated through.
- While burgers are cooking, make pesto: In a food processor, combine remaining garlic clove, watercress, pine nuts, and olive oil. Pulse until a paste forms. Season with sea salt and pepper.
- During final 2–3 minutes of cooking, toast bread to warm. Remove from pan or grill, and spread with pesto and goat cheese. Add burgers and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Shiitake and White Bean Burgers with Watercress Pesto and Goat Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 43mg
14%
Sodium 692mg
29%
Total Carbohydrates 63g
21%
Dietary Fiber 6g
24%
Protein 16g
32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING (with 1 tablespoon pesto): 389 cal, 21% fat cal, 9g fat, 3g sat fat, 43mg chol, 16g protein, 63g carb, 6g fiber, 692mg sodium
