Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burger with BBQ Onions
Hearty and tasty, you won’t miss the meat on this burger! These savory Portobello mushrooms absorb the smoky flavors from the grill.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive or vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cup yellow onion peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup bottled BBQ sauce
- 4 large portobello mushroom caps cleaned, about 14 oz., no stems
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 6 hamburger buns
- 6 green leaf lettuce leaves washed
- 12 tomato slices
Instructions
- In saute pan over medium-high heat, heat oil and add onion. Saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add BBQ sauce to onions and mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 1 to 3 minutes. Turn off heat. Cover and keep hot for service.
- Preheat char-grill to medium-high.
- Coat mushrooms with cooking spray; sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Grill mushrooms until fork-tender, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and slice 1/4 inch.
- Top hamburger bun with sliced mushrooms, 2-3 tablespoons BBQ onions, lettuce, and tomato. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 8gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 520mgFiber: 4g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.