Smoky Mushroom and Tempeh Veggie Burgers

If you want to cut back on red meat, have a veggie friend coming to a barbecue, or want to convince a plant-based sceptic, this recipe is guaranteed t...o please. Tempeh is an excellent source of protein and prebiotic fibres. Combined with mushrooms we think it makes these plant-based burgers taste unbelievably meaty and super good for your gut microbes! Read more

Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
Prebiotics
Diet
Vegetarian
ALTERNATIVELY
Vegan
Contains
Dairy, Grains, Soy, Gluten
Ingredients
Serves 4
white onion
finely diced
chestnut mushroom
2cm cubed
smoked paprika
porridge oats (rolled)
tamari
tomato puree
plain tempeh
2cm cubed
olive oil
garlic cloves
finely diced
To serve, optional
baby gem lettuce
red onion
optional
tomatoes
finely sliced
cheddar cheese
finely sliced optional
burger bun
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
Prebiotics

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

538kcal
Calories
28g
Protein
24g
Total Fat
55g
Carbs
10g
Fibre
10g
Sugars
348mg
Calcium
27%
 
7mg
Iron
37%
 
121mg
Magnesium
29%
 
466mg
Phosporus
37%
 
947mg
Potassium
20%
 
891mg
Sodium
39%
 
4mg
Zinc
34%
 
1mg
Copper
89%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
53%
 
1mg
Vitamin B2
63%
 
7mg
Vitamin B3
45%
 
1mg
Vitamin B6
75%
 
220mcg
Vitamin B9
55%
 
325mcg
Vitamin A
36%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
13%
 
14mg
Vitamin C
15%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
 
2mg
Vitamin E
15%
 
54mcg
Vitamin K
45%
 
Calories: 538kcal; Protein: 28g; Total Fat: 24g; Carbs: 55g; Fibre: 10g; Sugars: 10g; Calcium: 348mg (27%); Iron: 7mg (37%); Magnesium: 121mg (29%); Phosporus: 466mg (37%); Potassium: 947mg (20%); Sodium: 891mg (39%); Zinc: 4mg (34%); Copper: 1mg (89%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (53%); Vitamin B2: 1mg (63%); Vitamin B3: 7mg (45%); Vitamin B6: 1mg (75%); Vitamin B9: 220mcg (55%); Vitamin A: 325mcg (36%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (13%); Vitamin C: 14mg (15%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 2mg (15%); Vitamin K: 54mcg (45%)
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Notes

Burger Freezing Instructions: Assemble up to the end of step 5. Freeze in a single layer in a labelled airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator, then let it sit out on the counter for 30 minutes to lose fridge chill before frying as usual.
Because they are slightly less sturdy than meat burgers we don’t recommend cooking on a grill, a frying pan will give the best results.

Alternatives:
porridge oats - white flour, GF flour
tamari - soy sauce
cheddar cheese - plant-based cheese

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
Prebiotics
Diet
Vegetarian
ALTERNATIVELY
Vegan
Contains
Dairy, Grains, Soy, Gluten
Ingredients
Serves 4
white onion
finely diced
chestnut mushroom
2cm cubed
smoked paprika
porridge oats (rolled)
tamari
tomato puree
plain tempeh
2cm cubed
olive oil
garlic cloves
finely diced
To serve, optional
baby gem lettuce
red onion
optional
tomatoes
finely sliced
cheddar cheese
finely sliced optional
burger bun

Ingredients

Serves 4
white onion
finely diced
chestnut mushroom
2cm cubed
smoked paprika
porridge oats (rolled)
tamari
tomato puree
plain tempeh
2cm cubed
olive oil
garlic cloves
finely diced
To serve, optional
baby gem lettuce
red onion
optional
tomatoes
finely sliced
cheddar cheese
finely sliced optional
burger bun

Method

Your notes

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat half the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and a light sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

3

Add the mushrooms to the pan and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, until reduced. Then add the tempeh, paprika, tomato puree and tamari and cook, stirring often, for a further 5-6 minutes, until everything is darkened, sticky and caramelised. Remove from the heat, stir through the oats and allow to cool slightly.

4

Place the mixture into a food processor and mix until you have a coarse paste. It should hold together when you squeeze it and have some larger chunks remaining.

5

Shape into 4 equal sized balls and then flatten into patties, about 10cm in diameter and 1.5cm thick.

6

To cook, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until nicely coloured all over the surface. If you are using cheese add it now, turn down heat to low, cover and allow to melt, 1-2 minutes.

7

Serve in burger buns, if desired, with your favourite toppings with your favourite toppings of ketchup, mayo, mustard, etc.

Notes

Burger Freezing Instructions: Assemble up to the end of step 5. Freeze in a single layer in a labelled airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator, then let it sit out on the counter for 30 minutes to lose fridge chill before frying as usual.
Because they are slightly less sturdy than meat burgers we don’t recommend cooking on a grill, a frying pan will give the best results.

Alternatives:
porridge oats - white flour, GF flour
tamari - soy sauce
cheddar cheese - plant-based cheese

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