The Grilled Portabella Burger is what I consider to be the vegetarians hamburger - only better. I've been perusing many different recipes for some time now, trying to decide what type of marinade I wanted to use. I finally put together this one, which is a combination of the others. The perfect combination of oil, vinegar and spices.
According to Kyle, this burger is even better than the Hard Rock Cafe's portabella burger he often raves about!
So here you are - my recipe for a Grilled Portabella Burger. Enjoy!
Grilled Portabella Burger
Ingredients:
8 portabella mushroom caps, stems removed
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon course sea salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
8 sliced provolone cheese
Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
Place the mushroom caps in a shallow pan, smooth side up. Pour the marinade over the mushrooms. Flip over and brush the marinade on the gill side of the mushroom caps. Let the mushrooms marinade for 15-30 minutes.
Preheat the grill on medium high heat.
Place the mushrooms on the grill, gill side down. Grill for about 5 minutes, then turn over and grill for another 5 minutes. Just before taking the mushroom caps off the grill, top with a slice of provolone cheese just long enough to melt the cheese.
To serve, place on a whole wheat bun. Top with tomato and onion. Serve with your favorite side dish.
Enjoy!
