Portabella Mushroom Burgers

A few years ago I tried my first Portabella mushroom burger and my taste buds were changed forever! If you like (or love) mushrooms, then you are going to love this recipe for portabella mushroom burgers.

This burger contains no meat, and is full of savoury vegetable deliciousness! Even better, it's quick and easy to make.

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Ingredients:

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 large red pepper
4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed and washed
4 heaping tablespoons softened goat cheese
4 of your favorite buns, large enough to accommodate the mushrooms
Greens, such as leaf lettuce, arugula or romaine, as needed

Directions:

Mix mayonnaise, basil and mustard together. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic in another bowl.

Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Place red pepper on the grill. Brush mushroom caps on both sides with the balsamic oil mixture. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. To start, begin grilling the mushrooms gill side down. When the mushrooms are just tender, turn over and divide goat cheese between the mushrooms, spooning and spreading it inside each cap. Transfer to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.

Meanwhile, turn pepper until charred on all sides. Place in paper bag to steam for 10 minutes. Remove from bag and peel off skin. Remove pepper top, cut into quarters, removing membranes and seeds. 

Grill cut side of rolls, if desired. Top the bottom half of each roll with a mushroom, quarter of a roasted red pepper and leafy greens. Spoon some basil-mustard sauce over pepper and top with the other half of the bun.

Now bite into this absolutely delicious creation and enjoy!

Take Care,

Leanne.