Mushroom Burger Seasoning

Multi-purpose seasoning, but made specifically for the mushroom buckwheat burger.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 1 Tablespoon dehydrated onion
• 2 teaspoons fennel seed
• 2 Tablespoons dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 Tablespoon kosher salt, optional
• ½ cup dried porcini mushrooms

Directions

1. Place mushrooms, onion, garlic, 160 g cooked buckwheat, olive oil, egg, mustard, and mushroom burger seasoning into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 6. Pulse the machine 20 – 25 times (quick short pulses), or until all ingredients are incorporated but not smooth. Use the tamper, if needed, to push ingredients into the blades.
3. Place the mixture into a mixing bowl and add the remaining 360 g of cooked buckwheat and the bread crumbs. Mix with a spatula. Chill for 30 minutes.
4. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil. Scoop out 160 g of the burger mixture into the frying pan and flatten slightly using a spatula.
5. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes on each side, flipping carefully, until golden brown
   and crispy.