Mushroom and Herb Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 onion
• chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• peeled and crushed
• 4 oz. shitake mushrooms
• diced
• 6 oz. shelled hazelnuts and walnuts
• 2 oz. breadcrumbs
• 2 to 3 tbsp. mixed chopped parsley and coriander
• 1 egg
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the oil and gently fry the onion until soft, then add the garlic and mushrooms and cook until well softened.
2. Preheat the oven to 400F and roast the hazelnuts and walnuts on a baking tray for 3-4 minutes.
3. Remove the skins from the hazelnuts and grind both nuts finely.
4. Add the breadcrumbs, herbs and cooked mushroom mixture, then add the egg.
5. The mixture should be moist but still hold together.
6. Season well and leave to chill for several hours.
7. Shape into burgers and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side.