Portobello Mushroom Burger

Portobello Mushroom Burger

(recipes from foodiecrush & pepinyourstep)

 

prep time: 10 minutes

cook time: 20 minutes

total time: 30 minutes

servings: 2

Ingredients:

2 large portobello mushrooms

1/8 cup balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp olive oil

 ½ tsp dried parsley

 ½ tbsp minced garlic

salt and pepper

1 red bell pepper, sliced into ¼ inch rings

½ red onion, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch rings

large handful of fresh spinach

Avocado Aoli

Extra virgin olive oil

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 avocado, peeled and pitted

3 cloves garlic, peeled

1 tbsp olive oil

¼ cup flat leaf parsley leaves

¼ cup cilantro leaves

juice of 1 lemon

pinch of red chili flakes

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

2 pieces flatbread pitas or 2 soft burger buns

Smoked mozzarella cheese, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven at 450F

Rinse mushroom caps, remove the stems and place face up in a shallow dish

In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dried parsley, garlic, salt and pepper

Pour the mixture over the caps and let sit for 15 minutes

Add the mushroom caps and place the cookie sheet in the top/middle rack

Bake for 10 minutes, flip the "burgers" and grill for another 5-7 minutes

Once the burgers are cooked, let them set to soak up the flavour.

Meanwhile, add a drizzle of olive oil to the red bell pepper and red onion and season

with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat a large non stick skillet on medium heat and cook the red bell pepper and red onion stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes or until softened and lightly browned.

Spoon the avocado into a blender or food processor with the garlic, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice red wine vinegar and chili flakes. Season with a pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Warm the buns or flatbread on the grill or grill pan. Slather the avocado mixture on the bottom bun or piece of flatbread then layer with the mushroom cap, half of the spinach, red bell pepper and onions. Top with the bun and serve.

I at my burger with bullseye BBQ sauce, chipotle mayo, the cooked pepper and onion, tomatos, spinach and the avocado aoli.