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Grilled Portabella Burger - VIDEO

Portabella mushrooms are surprisingly hearty and satisfying!

I wouldn't think that a mushroom could have so much "sticking" power that it would actually serve as a meal, but the portabella mushroom definetely does!

I mean really, who would ever think that a big fat mushroom could be so good?!  They're hearty and satisying...right up my alley:). 

 

Grilled Portabella Burger - VIDEO

Ingredients

  • 2 round rolls
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Portabella mushroom caps, wiped down with a damp towel
  • 2 oz. of goat cheese
  • 1/2 red onion sliced thick
  • 1/2 cup of jarred roasted red peppers
  • A couple of handfuls of arugula
  • 2 tbsp. of balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp. of oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Serves 2.

Directions

Season both sides of the mushrooms and onions with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper.

Heat grill pan over medium high heat. Place the mushrooms and onions on the pan and grill for 3-5 minutes on each side or until the veggies are tender.

In the meantime, drizzle rolls with extra virgin olive oil and toast under the broiler for 2 minutes (watch them closely they toast fast!).

Remove toasted rolls and rub generously with garlic clove. On the bottom half of the roll, layer arugula, onions, mushrooms, peppers and another handful of arugula. On the top half of the roll spread the goat cheese. Pop the top on and enjoy!!

Comments

The Mushroom Lady :

Dani, great recipe! Don't you love the simplicity and versatility of the Portabella mushroom? Great in any recipe to add a nice meaty texture.

posted on May 28, 2007 4:34 AM

Dani Spies :

Mushroom Lady - I do!! It is suprising how satisfying a mushroom can be!

posted on May 28, 2007 7:15 AM

sabriena :

I'm trying this recipe today for my dinner. I can't wait. Thanks for the recipe :D

posted on June 3, 2007 6:13 AM

Dani Spies :

Sabriena - Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy the sandwich...it's a good one.

posted on June 3, 2007 4:14 PM

ericio :

Thanks for your recipe. I can't wait to cook for my wife next week when she comes back from her overseas assignment :D

posted on August 3, 2007 1:15 PM

Courtney :

Thanks for the great ideas! I am making this for dinner tonight. Any suggestions for other healthy veggie dinners? My boyfriend and I are both trying to lose weight and he's a vegetarian.

Thanks!

posted on March 24, 2008 9:40 AM

Courtney :

Courtney - One of my favorite ways to have a vegetarian dinner is to make a few of my favorite veggies side dish and have a veggie pupu platter!

posted on March 24, 2008 11:08 AM

Colleen :

I didn't think my hubby (a meat & potatoes kind of guy) would like it but he loved it... This recipe is surprisingly filling. I used baby spinach in place of the arugula (not a big fan of arugula) I will be making this again soon!!!

Thanks :)~

posted on April 21, 2008 11:13 PM

Dani :

Colleen - I'm happy you both liked it...I agree with you; who would think a mushroom could be so satisfying?!

posted on April 22, 2008 6:39 AM

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