Brown Rice & Mushroom Burger (Vegan and Gluten Free)......

Since going vegan I have learnt that the summer BBQ with friends, whilst loads of fun and not to be missed –isn’t, by nature vegan friendly. So as BBQ season approaches every vegan should have a stash of home made no meat burgers tucked away in the freezer that they can quickly heat up and enjoy with yummy salads and baked potatoes. After some initial trial and error I created this perfect vegan burger. Firm, tasty, holds well in a bun and easy to make I now have a freezer full ready for some fun filled BBQ summer nights.

Mushroom & Brown Rice Vegan Burgers (makes 2)

·        1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

·        A pinch of each: turmeric, garlic powder and pepper

·        150g of  mushrooms cut up

·        A pinch of salt

·        1  can organic black beans, drained and rinsed

·        3 tablespoons of cooked brown rice

How To –

·        In a pan heat the oil and add the mushrooms, spices & salt.

·        As they brown roughly mash the beans in a separate bowl.

·        Add the rice and mushroom mix to the mashed beans and mix well.

·        Using a handful of the mixture shape into burger shapes.

·        Place them in the same pan that you had used and cook on both sides.

·        Serve in a bun with your favourite toppings – avocado, tomato and onion are a favourite of mine. Enjoy!