Description
Enjoy the delicious flavors of this Portobello Mushroom Burger with Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, and Pesto Mayo. Grilled portobello mushrooms are topped with melty mozzarella, sweet roasted peppers, and a flavorful pesto mayo, all sandwiched between whole wheat buns.
Ingredients
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Pesto Mayo:
- 2 tablespoons jarred or homemade pesto
- 2 tablespoons light mayo
Portobello Mushroom Caps:
- 4 portobello mushroom caps
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1–1/2 tsp steak seasoning like Montreal Steak Grill Mates
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 thick slices red onion
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced thin
- 1 roasted red pepper, jarred or homemade sliced
- 4 whole wheat low calorie buns
Instructions
- Pesto Mayo: Combine mayo and pesto in a small bowl.
- Marinate Mushrooms: In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, oil, and Montreal steak seasoning. Place the mushroom caps in the bowl and toss with sauce. Let stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Grill Mushrooms: Heat the grill or indoor grill pan over medium heat. Grill the mushrooms for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, basting with marinade. Top with cheese during the last minute of cooking.
- Grill Onions and Buns: Grill the onions for about 1 minute on each side. Toast the buns on the grill.
- Assemble: Spread pesto mayo on the buns. Place grilled portobello mushrooms on the buns and top with grilled onions and roasted peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
