Description

These Portobello Mushroom Burgers are packed with flavor and easy to prepare. Featuring grilled portobello caps, sautéed peppers, and creamy avocado, they’re a fantastic quick dinner option for anyone seeking homemade comfort food.

Ingredients

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2 large portobello mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, sliced into ¼ inch rings
½ red onion, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch rings
1 handful fresh spinach
extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
smoked mozzarella cheese
2 pieces flatbread pitas or 2 soft burger buns
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
3 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup flat leaf parsley leaves
¼ cup cilantro leaves
juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch red chili flakes

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Instructions

Prepare the grill by spraying or drizzling with olive oil and bringing to medium high heat.
Stem the clean portobello caps and drizzle both sides with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Grill for 10 minutes on each side or until softened with grill marks. Add cheese if desired to melt on the mushrooms.
In a skillet, drizzle olive oil and sauté the red bell pepper and onion on medium heat for 10-15 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl, then add spinach to the pan and cook until wilted for 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
In a blender, combine avocado, garlic, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and chili flakes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then blend until smooth.
Warm the buns or flatbread on the grill. Spread the avocado mixture on the bottom, layer with the grilled mushroom, half of the spinach, and sautéed peppers and onions. Top with the bun and serve.

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite veggies or sauces.
Leftover chimichurri can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days and used as a dip or dressing.
For extra spice, add more chili flakes or hot sauce to the avocado mixture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: 525
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 690mg
Fat: 37g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 30g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 20mg