Portobello Burger with Mozzarella and Pesto Mayo

These grilled portobello mushroom burgers with mozzarella, paprika, and pesto mayo are delicious and an excellent veggie burger option.

Portobello burger with mozzarella

Who doesn't love a good hamburger? I know i do! But I also love going meatless and really enjoying those portobello burgers, especially with pesto mayo and mozzarella, so good !! This is a variation on this recipe for grilled portobello mushroom burgers. I marinate and grill the mushrooms and cover them with mozzarella, grilled red onions, roasted peppers, and a simple pesto and mayonnaise sauce. For some other veggie burger ideas, try my Spicy Black Bean Burgers and Houston & # 39; s Veggie Burgers.

Portobello mushrooms are great meat substitutes if you're trying to cut down on your calorie or red meat consumption. Portobellos have a meaty texture and taste that I underline with a simple marinade of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, and Montreal steak spices.

How do you prepare portobello mushrooms?

To prepare portobellos for cooking, drain the stems and wipe the mushroom tips with a paper towel. You can remove the gills on the inside of the mushrooms if you want. However, this is not necessary as they are edible.

What to serve with Portobello Mushroom Burgers

These portobello burgers go great with a salad like my Italian chopped salad or summer tomato salad. You can also serve them with Air Fryer French Fries or Skinny Garlic Parmesan Fries.

Portobello Mushroom Burger Tips & Variations:

If you don't have a grill, cook the mushrooms on a grill pan or a cast iron pan on your stove.
If you want to use homemade pesto for the sauce, try my Skinny Basil Pesto.
Swap the mozzarella for provolone cheese.
If meat is your preference, use lean ground beef or turkey cakes instead of mushrooms and top them with the same toppings.

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Portobello Mushroom Burger with mozzarella, roasted bell pepper and pesto mayo

Preparation time: 30th min

Cooking time: fifteen min

Total time: 45 min

2 tablespoon Jarred or homemade pesto
2 tablespoon Light mayo
4th Portobello mushroom caps
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1 / 2 TL Steak seasoning like Montreal Steak Grill Mates
4th thick slices of red onion
4th oz fresh mozzarella, thinly cut
1 roasted red pepper, jarred or homemade sliced
4th low-calorie wholemeal rolls, I used Martin

Combine the mayo and pesto in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, oil, and Montreal steak seasoning.
Put the mushroom caps in the bowl and toss them with sauce and a spoon to coat them evenly. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature and turn a few times.
Preheat the grill or inner grill pan over medium heat. When it's hot, brush the wire rack with oil or lightly spray the grill pan.
Put the mushrooms on the grill and reserve the marinade for basting. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until tender, often brush with marinade.
Cover the mushrooms with cheese in the last minute of cooking.
While the mushrooms are cooking, grill the onions for about 1 minute on each side and grill the buns until toasted.
Finally, distribute the pesto on the rolls, place the grilled portobello mushrooms on the rolls and top with the grilled onions and roasted peppers.

Portion: 1Burger, Calories: 229kcal, Carbohydrates: 29G, Protein: 11.5G, Fat: 9.5G, Saturated fatty acids: 1G, Cholesterol: 0.5mg, Sodium: 745mg, Fiber: 9G, Sugar: 9G

Blue Smart Points: 9

Green Smart Points: 9

Purple Smart Points: 9

Keywords: Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burger, Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe, Portobello Mushrooms

sent September 14, 2020 by Gina

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