This grilled portobello mushroom burger is topped with grilled onions, roasted purple pepper and a tangy avocado chimichurri for the right chunk! It’s a scrumptious plant-based thought for cookouts for all of the vegetarians on the market, even the meat eaters will find it irresistible!

Why You’ll Love These Portobello Burgers

This veggie-packed burger will probably be a brand new go-to recipe for summer time cookouts and Meatless Mondays.

• Nice for the summer time. Burgers are a staple for any summer time cookout. Everybody loves them!
• Veggie-friendly. This portobello mushroom burger with chimichurri is ideal for vegetarians and meat-lovers.
• Good for meal preps. Grill the veggies prematurely and assemble your burgers all through the week for a fast dinner.
• Versatile. Add bacon, creamy aioli, or swap the bread for focaccia in the event you really feel prefer it.

Recipe Components

Selfmade chimichurri brightens issues up and provides numerous pure creaminess. Scroll to the recipe card on the backside of the submit for precise quantities.

• Portobellos – Keep away from ones which have a sticky pores and skin as a result of it means they’re not contemporary.
• Olive oil – Be at liberty to make use of avocado or coconut oil.
• Ciabatta buns – In the event that they’re barely stale, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon water and microwave them in 10-second increments till heat earlier than toasting them.
• Purple bell pepper – You need to use any coloration of bell pepper.
• Purple onion – White and yellow onion works too.
• Spinach – Go for a salad combine, chopped kale, or arugula in the event you favor.
• Salt – Kosher salt is greatest.

For the Avocado Chimichurri

• Avocado – Chunky guacamole is a superb swap.
• Recent cilantro – Take away any yellow or brown leaves and stems to stop bitterness.
• Garlic – Recent garlic or garlic paste are greatest. Don’t use garlic powder as a result of it will probably make the combination grainy.
• Lime juice – Lemon juice works too.
• Purple wine vinegar – Apple cider vinegar is the one attainable swap.
• Purple pepper flakes – Cayenne pepper can be utilized as an alternative.
• Salt and pepper – I favor kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper.

How To Make A Portobello Mushroom Burger

They’re similar to making your favourite grilled burgers however with none meat. Scroll to the underside of the submit for the total recipe card.

• Prep the mushrooms. Preheat the grill to medium-high warmth (375-400 F). Use a spoon to scoop out the perimeters of the portobellos and take away the stem. Season the mushrooms and purple peppers with olive oil and salt.
• Make the chimichurri. Use a fork to mash all the chimichurri components in a medium-sized bowl till nicely mixed and clean.

• Grill them. Grease the grill grates with cooking spray. Add the portobellos, purple pepper, and onion. Grill the mushrooms for 4-5 minutes per aspect, the pepper for 5-6 minutes per aspect, and the onions for 3-4 minutes per aspect. Take away them from the warmth and set them apart.
• Toast the bread. Add the ciabattas to the aspect of the grill for 2-3 minutes, till barely toasted.

• Assemble the burgers. Use a knife to slice the grilled pepper. Unfold 2 tablespoons chimichurri on every ciabatta slice. Prime 2 of the slices with 1/2 cup spinach, 1 portobello burger, purple pepper, and purple onions. Place the opposite bread slices on high and luxuriate in!

Ideas & Variations

It’s laborious for portobello mushroom burgers to be boring when you may change them up with smokey bacon, jalapeño poppers, and chipotle mayo.

• Extra protein. Add a layer of sliced tofu or a plant-based patty for a heartier chunk.
• Use leftovers. Chop up leftover Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños or Tacky Bacon Stuffed Peppers and add them to the burger to scale back meals waste.
• Change the bread. Use common hamburger buns, focaccia, brioche, or sourdough to organize these burgers if that’s what you’ve received available.
• Add crunch. Cook dinner 2-3 bacon strips till crispy. Chop them up and add them to the burger for additional texture.
• Go for store-bought. Scale back prep time by skipping the selfmade chimichurri for a store-bought one and you’ll mash within the avocado.
• Swap the unfold. For those who don’t need to add chimichurri, unfold the bread with chipotle mayo, Sriracha mayo, cilantro lime crema, or Roasted Garlic Aioli.

What To Serve With Portobello Burgers

This portobello mushroom burger is a straightforward lunch with extra veggie sides. Strive it with my Corn on the Cob, Cucumber Feta Salad, or Easy Arugula Salad. For traditional potato choices, go for my Candy Potato Fries, Garlic Parmesan Fries, or Smashed Potatoes. My Candy Potatoes with Cilantro Lime Crema and Stuffed Candy Potatoes are nice too.

Correct Storage

I solely advocate storing the portobello steaks and toppings, not the bread as a result of it’ll soften.

• Fridge: Retailer every little thing in separate hermetic containers for as much as 4 days. Discard the portobellos instantly in the event that they style bitter.
• To reheat it: Microwave the portobellos in 15-second increments till heat. You can even warmth them in a pan over medium-high warmth for 2-3 minutes per aspect.

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