Mushroom Kasha Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise

Name: Mushroom Kasha Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup water; 1/3 cup coarse kasha (whole roasted buckwheat groats)*; 1 pound portobello mushrooms, stems discarded; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 1/2 cups fine dry bread crumbs; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Tabasco chipotle sauce, or to taste; 8 large oval slices rye bread, cut into 4 1/2-inch rounds if desired, lightly toasted

November 7, 2012

This grain-based veggie burger is an excellent change from traditional bean or tofu varieties. Cooked kasha’s firmness balances the soft sautéed vegetables for a robust texture.

Cooks' Note

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