Beer Battered Mushroom Burger
[Vegan]

For the Beer Battered Mushrooms:

• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup light beer
• 1 cup white or whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt/pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 mushroom caps
• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
• Other: 2-4 buns, 1 avocado, lettuce

For the Optional Shiitake Bacon:

• 1 cup sliced shiitakes
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil (melted)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Beer Cheese Sauce:

• 1/2 cup vegan beer (wouldn't do a light beer)
• 1 large tablespoon Dijon
• 2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha or hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup soaked cashews (longer you soak, smoother the texture)
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 large carrot, fork tender
• 1/2 large white potato, fork tender
• Salt/Pepper as desired