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Mmmm Mushroom Burgers

2 Cups Finely Chopped Fresh Mushrooms

1 Large Egg + 2 Whites

½ Cup Rice Cracker Crumbs

½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

¼ Cup Minced Red Onion

¼ Cup Brown Rice Flour

½ Tsp Five Spice Powder

½ Tsp Sea Salt

½ Tsp Black Pepper

1 TB Olive Oil

6 Hamburger Buns

1 Recipe *Asian Slaw

Step One Mix the mushrooms through the pepper together in a large bowl. Shape into six thin patties – they will be VERY moist.

Step Two Place into the fridge to “set up” for an hour.  Cook in 400F oven for 10 minutes, without flipping.  Serve on the buns with the *Asian slaw.

*Asian Slaw

6 Cups Shredded Napa Cabbage

2 Cups Shredded Carrots

1 Small Jalapeno, seeded and ribbed, minced

2 Green Onions, thinly sliced

2 TB Sesame Seeds

2 TB Olive Oil Mayo

2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 TB Mirin**

1 TB Rice Vinegar

1 TB Braggs Liquid Aminos

Juice of 1 Lemon

Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Toss the cabbage through the sesame seeds together in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the mayo, oil, mirin, Vinegar, Braggs and juice. Add it to the cabbage and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper.