Portabello Burger
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~ Wanda ~
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After moving to the great northwest I became motivated to get out and start exercising again. With the kids in school I have lots of time to train. I decided to sign up to do the Danskin Triathlon which will be held in Seattle on Aug 15th. It consists of a 1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike and a 5K run. I love the biking and swimming portions but the running is my least favorite.
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Last time I did a triathlon was 7 yrs ago and I trained hard but didn’t lose any weight because I was always drinking sports drinks and eating power bars etc… This time I am taking a different approach. Still exercising 5 days a week alternating between the 3 events but I am eating differently. I am not cutting out meat completely but trying some healthy options. I often forget about making Portabella burgers but once again my husband (the shopper) found them on sale and brought home the biggest most beautiful mushrooms and I couldn’t wait to grill them up. And then to just top it off you can serve them with baked sweet potato fries. I have been using sweet potatoes in place of regular potatoes in many of our dishes.
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one year ago: Grilled Vegetable Coponata
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So here you go, my favorite veggie burger.
It is so satisfying I don’t miss the meat at all!!
Portabello Burger
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4 portobello mushroom caps
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices provolone cheese
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Place the mushroom caps, smooth side up, in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over the mushrooms. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes or so, turning a few times.
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Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
Brush grate with oil. Place mushrooms on the grill, reserving marinade for basting. Grill for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until tender. Brush with marinade frequently. Top with cheese during the last 2 minutes of grilling.
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Place on bun with mayo and Dijon mustard. I also added tomato and lettuce.
These were DELICIOUS Wanda!
I’ll pass this recipe on to my mom. I love the subtle allium in the background!
Thanks for noticing! I planted a bunch last fall, but only this one came up
Those darned squirrels ate them up.
Mmmmmmmm…This looks/sounds delicious!!!
Your exercise regimen is inspiring!
I do love portebello burgers, though I always like to add a sauce with a little kick to offset some of the mushroom’s earthiness-maybe some wasabi or chipotle mayo. I’ll have to try this marinated version; perhaps the vinegar’s tanginess will do the same thing.
those look soo yummy!
Best of luck!! You’re amazing!
I love portobello burgers! These look really tasty. Good luck on your race!
Boy, I’m a meat lover but that gorgeous photo makes even me think these would be excellent!
I love Portobello Burgers!!! YUM!
Yummy! I love portobello burgers. I’m craving one now.
So happy you have a veggie burger up!
Love a good portobello burger!
Great looking recipe!
Thank you for inspiring me. I’m not a big “meat” fan so hamburgers are not on my plate except in an emergency. However, I’m going for the Portobello Burger. I can’t wait to make it.
Thanks,
Joanne
Good luck in the triathlon. I admire your ability to be able to do that. Great portabello burger. They really can be as tasty as meat burgers.
Oh, greatest of wishes on your triathlon training…I know you will succeed… Also, yippee on a vegi burger I am so pleased. I am the vegetarian on the team. Although I have been a professional chef and prepared many a meat filled dishes, I have not eaten meat since the age of 7 (and then it was forced:) It is a bit of a mystery that my meat preparations do well with tasters, hard to trust a vegetarian chef with your meatballs lol. Can’t wait to try this…but I have saved your other burger delights as well:)
I love mushrooms! They’ve been my fave veggie ever since I gave up meat. I like your suggestion of the sweet potato fries too…can’t get enough of them!
It’s inspiring to know you love all the outdoor sports. You deserve all the good, healthy food. Your burger looks healthy and delicious. I love sweet potatoes very much, too. Have it at home all the time
Simply Delicious! I think this would help with the world cup blues.
This would be a tasty mushroom burger!
This looks good enough to cook TONIGHT. But alas dinner is already cooking…tomorrow…
I’ve had portobello burgers before. They are just delicious but I really like the marinade you made. This sounds terrific.
I really, really dislike the taste of balsamic vinegar. Is there anything else that I can marinate the mushrooms with? The burger looks phenomenal!