Portabella Mushroom Burgers
Portabella Mushroom Burgers, marinated in a balsamic vinegar marinade, are a healthy and delicious alternative to the traditional beef burger.
Equipment
- Panini press
Ingredients
- 2 Portabella Mushrooms, about 4-inches in diameter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Carefully remove stem from mushrooms and scrape gills from underside. Brush mushrooms with damp paper towel to remove any residual dirt. (See Tip 1)
- Using a small paring knife, make shallow crosshatch cuts in the cap of mushrooms. Do not cut too deep. Place mushrooms, cap side up in a shallow dish. (See Tip 2)
- To make the marinade, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Spoon marinade over mushrooms. Allow mushrooms to marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, turning mushrooms half-way though.
- Cook mushrooms in a panini press heated to 420° F for 6 to 8 minutes. Alternatively, cook mushrooms cap-side down in a skillet heated over medium-high heat or on a hot grill for 6 to 8 minutes; turn mushrooms and cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes.
- Serve on toasted hamburger buns with your favorite condiments.
- Yield: 2 Portabella Mushroom Burgers. (See Tip 2)
Tips/Notes
- If the stem doesn't come out easily, make a series of vertical cuts in it with a small paring knife. Remove sections of stem until all of the stem has been removed. Use a small spoon to carefully remove the gills. The reason that you want to remove the gills is that they will become unsightly and taste bitter when the mushrooms are cooked.
- The crosshatch cuts in the mushrooms should not be any deeper than about 1/16 of an inch.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for 4 to 6 Portabella Mushroom Burgers.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 532mgPotassium: 378mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.9mg
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