Caprese Portobello Burgers
Grilled Portobello Mushroom topped with classic Caprese flavors of tomato, mozzarella and basil, to make a meatless burger perfect for summer.
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Servings :4
Ingredients
Aioli
- Handful Basil Leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Mayo
Italian Marinade
- 2½ Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1½ Tbsp Red Wine or Balsamic Vinegar
- ½ Lemon juice & zest
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- ½ Tbsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Burgers
- 4 Portobello Mushrooms
- 1 Tomato sliced
- 1 Handful Basil Leaves
- 4 Slices Mozzarella
- 4 Hamburger buns
Instructions
Make the Aioli
- In a small food processor add all ingredients and combine until smooth
Marinate the Mushrooms
- Remove the stem and some of the gills from the Portobello Mushrooms
- In a large bowl combine the marinade ingredients then add the mushrooms and flip until coated
- Let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes
Make the Burgers
- Preheat the grill
- Add the mushrooms, gill side up and and grill from about 10 - 15 minutes or until they soften and you have grill marks
- Add your cut buns to the grill to toast and top your mushrooms with Mozzarella
- When the Mozzarella is melted remove from the grill and place on the buns
- Top your mushrooms with sliced tomatoes, some basil and spread the aioli on the bun
Notes
Use fresh mozzarella if you can get it. It will take a little more to melt but it's just so much better.
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