Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe
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A Savory, Herb-Marinated Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe for Grill Season
Creative Cooking for the Health-Conscious Gourmet
by Lori A. Smolin, PhD and
Portobello mushrooms make for a juicy, low-calorie, plant-based alternative to a beef hamburger. They fit nicely on a toasted bun and are delicious topped with pesto, mustard, avocado and any other burger toppings. *
Ingredients
4 Portobello mushrooms
Marinade
4 T Balsamic vinegar
2 T Soy sauce
2 T Olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 Cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp thyme
Fixings
4 Brioche burger buns
4 tsp Dijon mustard
1 Avocado, peeled and sliced
¼ cup prepared basil pesto
1 Tomato, sliced
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
Preheat grill.
Remove mushroom stems and clean caps with a brush or damp towel.
In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and thyme.
Place mushrooms, gills up, in a shallow baking dish and drizzle marinade over them, turn to ensure both sides are soaked. Let stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
Place mushrooms on the grill and reserve marinade. Cook 5 to 10 minutes per side until they are flattened and tender, brushing frequently with marinade.
Brush cut side of buns with oil and toast on grill.
Spread mustard on the toasted bun. Add avocado and smash with a fork. Top with pesto, tomato slices, spinach leaves and salt and pepper as desired.
Notes:
For a vegan meal, choose a vegan pesto and burger bun.
*You can vary the toppings: try melted cheese, ketchup, caramelized onions, or aioli.
Makes 4 Servings (1 Burger)
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories 416, Total Fat 23.3g, Saturated fat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Total Carbohydrate 48g, Fiber 4.5g, Protein 15g, Sodium 1162mg, Potassium 1091mg
Editor’s Note: This recipe is appropriate for a low-cholesterol, low saturated fat vegetarian dietary regimen. It also provides for a good source of fiber.
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