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Grilled Portobello Burgers

Grilled Portobello Burgers

Grilled portobello burgers are a great vegetarian alternative to traditional meats, but they can easily fall flat. Though the grill adds delicious char, plain grilled mushrooms can be boring. We wanted boldly flavored grilled portobello burgers that were easy to make.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Vegan Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 portobello mushroom caps 3 ounces each, gills removed
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled (1 cup)
  • ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes patted dry and chopped
  • cup mayonnaise
  • cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 8 large iceberg lettuce leaves

Instructions
 

  • Using sharp knife, cut ¼-inch slits, spaced ½ inch apart, in crosshatch pattern on surface (non-cupped side) of mushrooms. Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in 1-gallon zipper-lock bag. Add mushrooms, press out air, seal bag, turn bag to coat mushrooms, and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Combine feta and tomatoes in bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, basil, and lemon juice together in separate bowl.
  • 3A. For a charcoal grill : Open bottom vent completely. Light large chimney starter filled with charcoal briquettes (6 quarts). When top coals are partially covered with ash, pour evenly over grill. Set cooking grate in place, cover, and open lid vent completely. Heat grill until hot, about 5 minutes.
  • 3B. For a gas grill : Turn all burners to high, cover, and heat grill until hot, about 15 minutes. Leave all burners on high.
  • Clean and oil cooking grate. Remove mushrooms from marinade, reserving any excess marinade. Place mushrooms cupped side up on grill and cook until mushrooms have released their liquid and are charred on first side, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip mushrooms, brush with reserved marinade, and continue to cook until charred on second side, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer mushrooms cupped side up to plate and divide feta mixture evenly among caps, packing it down with your hand. Return mushrooms to grill, feta side up, and cook, covered, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Stack lettuce leaves together to create 4 lettuce wraps. Serve mushrooms on wraps, topped evenly with sauce.
Keyword Burgers, Grilled Portobello Burgers