Plant-based recipes don’t get easier than this portobello mushroom burger. Douse portobello mushroom caps in balsamic and tamari and grill them until they’re juicy and charred. Then, pile them into hamburger buns with all the fixings, and eat!
You only need 6 ingredients to make this portobello mushroom burger recipe:
- Portobellos – Look for small to medium-sized ones that will fit nicely on a bun.
- Tamari and balsamic vinegar – They infuse the mushroom caps with tangy, savory flavor.
- Extra-virgin olive oil – It helps the mushrooms get moist and tender on the grill.
- And salt and pepper – To make all the flavors pop!
How to Make Grilled Portobello Mushrooms:
If you’ve never grilled portobello mushrooms before, you won’t believe how easy it is! Just follow these simple steps:
First, clean the mushrooms. Remove the stems and use a damp towel to wipe off the caps.
Next, season them. Drizzle the portobellos generously with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and tamari, and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Use your hands to make sure they’re fully coated – it’ll be a little messy, but the better coated they are, the more flavorful they’ll be.
Finally, cook! Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Put on the mushrooms, starting with the gill side up. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, until grill marks form on the smooth side of the caps and the mushrooms are tender.
That’s it!
Ingredients
- 4 large portobello mushrooms
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
- Tamari, for drizzling
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For Serving
- 4 hamburger buns, warmed or toasted
- Lettuce
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced red onion
- Pickles
- Ketchup, mayo, mustard
- Pesto, Guacamole, or Chipotle Sauce (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the mushrooms by removing the stems and cleaning the caps with a damp cloth or paper towel. Place the mushrooms in a rimmed plate and drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tamari, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to help coat the mushrooms on both sides.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the mushrooms, gill side up onto the grill pan. Cook 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until mushrooms are tender.
Place the mushrooms onto the buns and serve with desired fixings.
