Just because you aren't into eating meat doesn't mean you have to miss out on the best laid burger plans. These portobello burgers are both delicious and decadent.
Grilled Mushroom
Grilled Mushroom
Ingredients
For 4 people
4large Portobello mushroom caps, 5 inches in diameter
5 1/4 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
4 floz water
3 teaspoon(s) sugar
1garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper, optional
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
4whole wheat buns, toasted
4tomato slices
4red onion slices
2 bibb lettuce leaves, halved
Directions
Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove their stems. Place in a glass dish, stem (gill) side up.
To prepare the marinade, in a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, cayenne pepper and olive oil. Drizzle the marinade over the mushrooms. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, turning mushrooms once.
Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler. Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.
Grill or broil the mushrooms on medium heat, turning often, until tender, about 5 minutes on each side. Baste with marinade to keep from drying out. Using tongs, transfer the mushrooms to a plate.
Place each mushroom on a bun and top with 1 tomato slice, 1 onion slice and 1/2 lettuce leaf. Serve immediately.