6 oz. white button mushrooms 6 oz. crimini mushrooms 2 tsp. plus 2 Tbsp. canola oil freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. low-fat ricotta cheese 8 oz. 93% lean ground beef 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 c. seasoned breadcrumbs 2 tsp. dried basil or 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil 4 2-oz. whole-wheat tortillas
What to do:
1. Chop mushrooms into 1/4-in. pieces. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. canola oil. Place mushrooms in pan and sauté for 3-5 min. Drain. Return mushrooms to pan and season with freshly ground black pepper. 2. In a large bowl, combine the mushrooms, ricotta cheese, ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, and basil. Form mixture into 4 burgers. 3. Heat a 12-in. nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp. canola oil. Cook burgers for about 5-7 min. on each side, or until done, (or grill burgers). Serve in tortilla.
* These are delicious with caramelized onions, fresh tomato and cheddar cheese.
Recipe and photos courtesy of the Mushroom Council and mushroominfo.com
