Perfect Veggie Burgers

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Prep Time: 30 hour Wait Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves: 6

1/3 cup bulgur

1/3 cup water

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 ¼ cup mushrooms, chopped

2 medium carrot, finely grated

¼ teaspoon Kosher salt

2 cloves garlic, chopped

5 tablespoons barbecue sauce

2 tablespoons steak sauce

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/3 cup breadcrumbs

1/3 cup pecans, chopped

2 teaspoons soy sauce

2 large egg whites

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

6 soft buns, split

Onion rings, for topping (recipe below)

Mix bulgur and water and set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon steak sauce; cook, stirring, until the mixture dries out slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and let cool completely.

Add the bulgur, beans, breadcrumbs, pecans, soy sauce, egg whites, parsley and salt to the food processor. Pulse until finely ground with some chunks. Form into six 4-inch-wide, 1/2-inch-thick patties and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and refrigerate until firm, 1 to 4 hours.

Preheat the broiler. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook the patties until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side. Meanwhile, place the buns, cut-side up, on a broiler pan and broil until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve the patties on the buns; top with the remaining 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon steak sauce and onion rings.