Name: Mushroom Kasha Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 2 hr
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup water; 1/3 cup coarse kasha (whole roasted buckwheat groats); 1 pound portabella 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 flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 1/2 cups fine dry bread crumbs, divided; 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

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Photo by Romulo Yanes

Think meatless has to mean boring? These delicious patties, made with earthy portabella mushrooms and hearty kasha, defy the bland reputation of vegetarian burgers. A fiery dollop of chipotle mayonnaise makes them even more irresistible.

Cooks' note:

Patties can be formed, without bread-crumb coating, 12 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

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