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Grilled Portobello Blue Cheese Burgers
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5 from 2 votes

Portobello Mushroom Blue Cheese Burgers

These easy-to-prepare mushrooms are hearty enough that you won't feel like you're missing anything when you skip the meat. Serve them with the typical burger fixin's: Thinly sliced red onion, sweet heirloom tomato, and crisp butter lettuce on a 100% whole grain bun.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Servings: 1
Author: Andrew

Ingredients

For each burger

  • 1 large portobello mushroom
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ounce blue cheese, gorgonzola, or Roquefort crumbled

Instructions

  • Cut the stems off the mushrooms and wash gently. Place the mushroom(s) and the other ingredients, except the cheese, in a sealed container or large zip-top bag, and gently flip over several times to coat the mushrooms.
  • Refrigerate, flipping every once in awhile. These are best if you can marinate them for at least a few hours (better yet, overnight), but an hour or two will do.
  • On the grill, place the mushrooms gills-down first, and cook without moving for about 5 minutes. They become very fragile as they cook, so it's best to move them as little as possible.
  • Gently flip them over and crumble the blue cheese onto the gills. Cook for a few more minutes as the cheese melts on top.
  • To test for doneness, give the mushroom a little squeeze with a pair of tongs. If they bend easily throughout (not just the edges), that means they're cooked all the way through.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 0.5mg