Autumn Vegetarian Burger

Name: Autumn Vegetarian Burger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Champignon mushrooms 4 ¼ cups; Potatoes 0.4 lb; Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 4.25 oz; Eggs (2 medium) 3.9 oz; Breadcrumbs 0.67 cup; Garlic 1 clove; Parsley 2 tbsp; Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Nicola Sorrentino

Alright, so here's the deal: if you are looking to bring some classic Italian vibes into your autumn meals, this autumn vegetarian burger is where it's at. It is a fresh twist—really really tasty—using boiled potatoes and mushrooms instead of the usual heavy meat. And you know, it's tender and packed with flavor. Italians have a knack for using seasonal ingredients, so this dish pops up everywhere when the leaves start to fall.

Thing is, a bit of egg, some cheese, and breadcrumbs pull everything together to make the outside super crispy while the inside stays nice and moist. It's perfect. Folks serve these as a main dish with roasted veggies or stuff them in a fresh bun for a lighter burger vibe. Honestly, you won't find one region claiming it, but you see this idea—taking simple, seasonal stuff and making it shine—from the north to the south.

If you're tired of the usual burger, this fall veggie burger is a fantastic choice. You've got all those golden autumn colors on your plate, and you can add stuff like roasted pumpkin or squash for a pumpkin veggie burger twist. So good. Sometimes, people throw in white beans or even quinoa.

For real, it turns into a white bean pumpkin burger or quinoa pumpkin burger. Makes it easy to work with what you've got—pretty much whatever's in the pantry. Even though they're light, you still get that hearty feel from the potatoes and mushrooms, with cheese melting just right—creamy goodness in every bite.

And look, toss in some apple cider slaw or greens on the side, and you've got a meal that's a bit fancy but still totally homey. You know, Italian kitchens are all about making things work with what's on hand, so don't hesitate to add any autumn veggies you find at the market. This seasonal vegetarian burger brings everyone to the table—whether they are cutting back on meat or just craving something fresh and different this fall. Seriously, can't go wrong with this one.

How to prepare Autumn Vegetarian Burger

To prepare the autumn vegetarian burger, first boil the potatoes starting from cold water for about 30 minutes from boiling, or until they are soft enough to be easily pierced with a fork 1. Meanwhile, chop the garlic 1, then clean the mushrooms: remove the base 2 and gently rub them with a damp paper towel 3.

Thinly slice the champignons 4 and move to the stove. Heat a drizzle of oil with the garlic in a pan, then add the mushrooms 5 and a pinch of salt. Flavor with chopped parsley and sauté the mushrooms for about 5 minutes. Once cooked, chop the mushrooms with a knife.

At this point, the potatoes will be cooked: peel them 7 and mash them in a bowl 8. Add the chopped mushrooms 9.

Also add the grated cheese 10, eggs 11, and some chopped parsley 12.

Finally, pour in the breadcrumbs and adjust with salt and pepper 13. Mix well to combine everything 14 and divide the mixture into 4 portions 15. Flatten them between the palms of your hands to form the burgers.

Transfer the burgers to a baking tray lined with parchment paper lightly greased with oil 16, then also season the surface and bake in a preheated static oven at 400°F for about 20 minutes 17. Your autumn vegetarian burgers are ready to be enjoyed 18!

Storage

The autumn vegetarian burger keeps in the refrigerator for 2 days when cooked and for one day when raw.

Advice

To further enhance the flavor of your autumn vegetarian burger, you can enrich the champignons during cooking with dried porcini mushrooms. Alternatively, you can add some leek to the sauté.

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Autumn Vegetarian Burger

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Autumn Vegetarian Burger

Storage

Advice

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