Description
These Portobello Mushroom Burgers are bursting with flavor, featuring grilled mushrooms, sautéed veggies, and a creamy chimichurri sauce. Ideal for a quick dinner that’s both healthy and hearty, this recipe will satisfy your hunger in no time.
Ingredients
- Portobello mushrooms
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Oregano
- Cheese (optional)
- Red bell pepper
- Red onion
- Spinach
- Avocado
- Garlic
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Lemon juice
- Red wine vinegar
- Chili flakes
- Buns or flatbread
Instructions
- Prep the grill by applying cooking spray or olive oil and bringing it to medium high heat.
- Stem and clean the portobello caps, then drizzle olive oil on both sides. Season with kosher salt, pepper, and oregano. Grill each side for 10 minutes until softened and marked, adding cheese if desired until melted.
- Sauté red bell pepper and onion in olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper, for 10-15 minutes until browned. Transfer to a bowl and wilt the spinach in the same pan.
- In a blender, combine avocado, garlic, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and chili flakes. Season and blend until smooth for the chimichurri sauce.
- Warm the buns or flatbread, spread the avocado mixture on the bottom, layer with mushrooms, spinach, sautéed peppers, and onions, then top with the bun.
Notes
For extra flavor, try marinating the mushrooms in balsamic vinegar before grilling.
Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like lettuce or tomatoes.
These burgers can be served on a gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg