Veggie Burger Recipe That Will Make The Meat Lovers Jealous

My son calls himself a 'meatatarian' because he feels he can't live without eating meat. It makes sense when you find out his blood type is O. If you've ever read Eat Right 4 Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer & Achieving Your Ideal Weight, O's tend to need a lot of protein. However, yesterday I received a recipe from Self.com for a veggie (bean and 'bella) burger that I think even he could replace his beef hamburger with. And, at 17.9 grams of protein his Type O needs should be met. If you're a vegetarian try this at the next barbeque you attend and the meat lovers just might be envious! INGREDIENTS • 4 tablepsoons canola oil • 2 medium portobellos, diced • 1/2 red onion, diced • 1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed • 1/4 teaspoon paprika • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 2 egg whites • 1 tablespoon honey mustard • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce • 6 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs • 4 whole-wheat buns • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce • 4 lettuce leaves • 4 tomato slices • PREPARATION Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook mushrooms, onion and bell pepper, stirring occasionally, until pepper begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Add beans, paprika, garlic powder and black pepper. Cook, smashing beans with the back of a spoon, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a bowl and mix in eggs, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and breadcrumbs. Form into 4 patties. Wipe out skillet; heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat and cook burgers until brown and firm, 6 to 7 minutes per side. Place on buns; top each with 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, a lettuce leaf and a tomato slice.