Portobello Mushroom Burger
Mushrooms are often used a meat substitute in vegan and vegetarian dishes. The texture and the heartiness of the mushroom resembles meat. Mushrooms are a low-calorie food that packs a nutritional punch. Loaded with many health-boosting vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they’ve long been recognized as an important part of any diet.
Ingredients
- 1 package Portobello Mushrooms – Usually come in a 2 or 4 count - You can use the large size or the slider size.
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Seasonings of choice( I like to use an all purpose seasoning plus dash of red pepper flakes and black pepper).
- Red Onion , sliced in rings. Other toppings of your choice.
Instructions
- Clean mushrooms and cut off stem. Use the mushrooms scraps in your compost or to make stock. Place mushrooms in a shallow bowl and cover with balsamic vinegar, olive oil , seasonings of choice. Marinate for at least one hour. Put mushrooms on grill, or bake or broil until the mushrooms are softened. Serve on a dairy free, gluten free roll with your favorite burger toppings. Or serve on a bed of greens. You can make these burgers your own by changing the marinade and seasonings or by changing how much of the marinade and seasonings you use.