Ingredients
- 1 small onion
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup walnut halves
- 1 ¼ cups cooked pearled barley
- 1 cup cooked pinto or black beans
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 2 Tablespoons vegan worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté chopped onion and sliced mushrooms in a large pan over medium-low heat until liquid evaporates, about 15 minutes. Add minced garlic, thyme, and paprika; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse walnuts until coarsely crumbled. Combine sautéed mixture with barley, beans, nutritional yeast, vegan worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper; process until chunky.
- Shape the mixture into patties using about ½ cup per patty—yields approximately eight burgers.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes on the prepared baking sheet, flipping halfway through.
- For a crispy texture, pan-sear in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For gluten-free options, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or oats. Customize flavors by experimenting with spices like cumin or chili powder. Chill patties in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold together better.