Blended Beef & Mushroom Chipotle Burgers

Put a healthy spin on your summer weekend cook-out!

Ingredients:

1 box (8oz) button mushrooms, diced fine
3 Tablespoons olive oil + some additional
4 Tablespoons onion, small, fine dice
2 Tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 whole wheat slider buns

Preparation:

Over medium heat, sauté the mushrooms with olive oil and 2 tablespoons of finely diced onion until browned slightly. Lower heat and sauté until excess moisture is removed, about 10 minutes, add garlic. Let cool.
In a large bowl, combine sautéed mushrooms with remaining ingredients, mixing gently, and seasoning well. Form 4 palm-sized patties.
Sauté for 3 minutes on each side to brown and then bake in oven until done, about 5 more minutes.
Plate and add desired toppings to bun.

Source: Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives® Conference