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Portobello mushroom burger with all the trimmings on a dark table
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Epic Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe | Grill, Stovetop or Oven

Scrumptious portobello mushroom burgers topped with a smoky chipotle sauce that'll knock your socks off!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Main Dish, Vegan Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Deborah
Cost: $14

Equipment

Ingredients

Chipotle Sauce Recipe

For the Marinade

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried basil

For the Mushroom Burgers

  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 Portobello mushroom caps large
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1/2 red onion sliced
  • 4 slices vegan cheese I used almond mozzarella
  • 1 fresh tomato
  • 8 dill pickles sliced
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Instructions

For the Marinade

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic and spices.
  • Place mushroom caps smooth side down in large-rimmed platter or baking sheet. Pour marinade over mushrooms.
  • Using a basting brush, brush both sides of mushrooms with marinade making sure they are evenly coated. Cover and let sit for 15 minutes, re-basting both sides once during the process.

For the Mushroom Burgers

  • Preheat grill. Once mushroom caps have finished marinating, place mushrooms, cap side down, directly on grill. Grill until tender, approximately 5 minutes, being careful not to let them burn. If you choose to melt the cheese on the burger, add during the last minute of grilling.
  • Flip mushrooms once you see distinguished grill marks or they become tender. Grill for another 3-4 minutes, depending upon your grill, watching to ensure they don't burn. If you choose to add vegan cheese while mushrooms are still on the grill, do so during the last minute of cooking.
  • Remove, place on buns and top with vegan cheese, chipotle sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion. Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Nutrition information is an estimate and does not include chipotle sauce calories. You can get those here.
  • For best results, select the freshest, best looking Portobello mushrooms available. Be sure they don't appear slimy and that they have firm caps and gills. Remove stems prior to cooking. Removing gills is optional. 
  • Limit the balsamic marinade time to 20 minutes max. Anything more may make them soggy.
  • To prevent sticking to the grill, oil the grates generously prior to grilling.
  • Every grill, indoor or outdoor, and every oven is different. For me, the mushrooms were done after grilling on my indoor grill for 10 minutes on each side. Be sure to watch them carefully as grill and oven temperatures vary, and flip them accordingly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1478mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 747IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 3mg