Mighty Mushroom & Black Bean Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• baby lettuce
  1 bunch
• black beans
  15 oz
• black pepper
  ¼ tsp
• cooking oil
  1 tbsp
• cremini mushrooms
  8 oz
• flour
  2 tbsp
• mayonnaise
  2 tbsp
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• potato buns
  2 buns
• potatoes
  2 medium
• ranch spice
  ¼ tsp
• salt
  ¼ tsp
• scallions
  2 stalks
• sour cream
  2 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• small bowl
• large bowl
• potato masher
• large pan

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat oven to 450°F. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Trim and thinly slice scallions , separating whites from greens, then mince the whites. Drain black beans . Trim and roughly chop cremini mushrooms . Trim and discard root end from baby lettuce .

   potatoes: 2 medium, scallions: 2 stalks, black beans: 15 oz, cremini mushrooms: 8 oz, baby lettuce: 1 bunch
2. 

   2

   Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil , salt , and black pepper . Roast on top rack until browned and tender ⏱️ 18 minutes .

   olive oil: 1 tbsp, salt: ¼ tsp, black pepper: ¼ tsp
3. 

   3

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl , combine sour cream , mayonnaise , ½ tsp scallion whites, 2 tsp olive oil, ½ TBSP water, and ¼ tsp ranch spice . Season with salt and pepper to taste.

   sour cream: 2 tbsp, mayonnaise: 2 tbsp, ranch spice: ¼ tsp
4. 

   4

   Place black beans in a large bowl . Mash with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth. Stir in mushrooms, scallion greens, flour , remaining scallion whites, remaining ranch spice, ¼ cup water, ½ tsp salt, and pepper. Divide bean mixture into two mounds.

   flour: 2 tbsp
5. 

   5

   Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Using a spatula, transfer bean mounds to pan and gently press to flatten into patties, each about as wide as a potato buns . Cook bean patties until golden brown and crisp ⏱️ 4 minutes per side. Transfer patties to a plate and wipe out the mixing bowl. Halve and toast buns until golden.

   cooking oil: 1 tbsp, potato buns: 2 buns
6. 

   6

   Divide bottom buns between plates and top with bean patties, 1-2 lettuce leaves, half the herby mayo, and top buns. Roughly chop remaining lettuce, transfer to the bean bowl, add remaining herby mayo, and toss to combine. Serve burgers with potatoes and salad alongside.