Name: Mushroom Barley Burgers With Sage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 3 tsp. olive oil, divided use; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 oz. mushrooms, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp. fresh sage, finely chopped (or 1 tsp. dried sage); ½ tsp. sea salt; ½ tsp. ground black pepper; 1½ cups cooked pearl barley (see below); 2 Tbsp. walnuts, finely chopped; 1 large egg, beaten; ¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 Tbsp. sherry wine; 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split

It’s easy to make your own delicious veggie burgers.

After you’ve tried these mushroom barley burgers, you’ll say goodbye to frozen, processed patties.

These burgers get wonderful flavor from sautéed mushrooms, sage, and mozzarella cheese.

3 from 11 votes

Mushroom Barley Burgers With Sage

After you've tried these mushroom barley burgers, you'll say goodbye to frozen, processed patties.

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword 21 Day Fix

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Servings 4 servings

Calories 304 kcal

Author BODi

Ingredients

3 tsp. olive oil, divided use
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 oz. mushrooms, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh sage, finely chopped (or 1 tsp. dried sage)
½ tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. ground black pepper
1½ cups cooked pearl barley (see below)
2 Tbsp. walnuts, finely chopped
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 Tbsp. sherry wine 
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split

Instructions

Heat 1½ tsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
Add mushrooms, garlic, sage, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until liquid that mushrooms give off evaporates. Remove from heat.
Combine onion mixture, barley, walnuts, egg, mozzarella, and sherry; mix well.
Shape mixture into 4 patties. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
Heat remaining 1½ tsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add patties; cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until evenly browned and cooked through.
Serve each patty on a bun.

Recipe Notes

Tip: To make 1½ cups cooked pearl barley, place ½ cup dry pearl barley in a small saucepan. Cover with water. Heat to boiling on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain.

Nutrition Facts

Mushroom Barley Burgers With Sage

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 304 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 50mg17%

Sodium 266mg12%

Carbohydrates 41g14%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 11g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
2½ Yellow
½ Blue
1 tsp.

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