Double Decker Portobello Burgers

Looking for a satisfying veggie burger recipe? These portobello burgers will win you over from beef burgersthey're that good. Portobello mushrooms have a meaty texture that appeals even to committed carnivores.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 8 large portobello mushrooms, gills scraped out with a spoon
  • 1/2 sweet onion, cut crosswise into 4 thick slices
  • 2 large firm tomatoes, each cut crosswise into 4 thick slices
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 slices
  • 4 mini whole grain ciabiatta buns (or other whole grain bun), halved
  • 1/4 cup Faux Aioli

Instructions

  • Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Place portobellos in a shallow dish, and rub with marinade. Pour any extra over the top, and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush onion and tomato with oil. Grill onion and mushrooms for 3-5 minutes per side, until tender and slightly bronzed. Grill tomato for 3 minutes on one side.
  • Turn mushrooms gill-side up, and lay the mozzarella on top. Grill for another 3-4 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Toast the buns on the grill for 1 minute, and spread both top and bottom with the Faux Aioli. Top each bun with two mushrooms, 1 onion slice and a tomato.
Servings: 4
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