Hello Mizfit readers!! I’m Ari and I blog at Ari’s Menu. I am so honored to be sharing over here today!
One of my favorite things about summer is produce and grilling! Once it hits the triple digits, I cannot bring myself to turn on my stove or oven (unless it’s to bake cookies. 😉 )
I love a good burger, but I’m also not someone who needs meat at every meal. That’s my husband. In fact, the entire reason this recipe is for 1 is because I just cannot convince that man that a mushroom counts as a meal. And he hates mushrooms which I will never understand. I could eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and if they are a part of a meal, I will steal all of them before anyone else gets to eat any.
If I’m going to a BBQ, often times I will just bring some portobellos and sweet potatoes to grill up. Mostly because if I eat veggies, I feel like I get to eat SO MANY, and I’m a big food lover and all about portion maximization!
The portobello soaks in the flavors of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and pairs perfectly with the creamy mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and oven roasted tomatoes.
This “burger” may be packed with veggies, but it is hearty, filling, and totally crave-worthy. Your beef eating friends will be super envious when it comes time to eat!
Caprese Portobello Burger
yield 1 serving
- 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, divided
- 1 roma tomato, sliced
- 1 leaf fresh basil + extra for serving, finely chopped
- salt and pepper
- 1 portobello mushroom, stem removed
- 1 whole grain bun, toasted (gluten-free may be used if desired)
- fresh romain
- 1 oz part skim mozzarella cheese, sliced
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400. Spray a medium baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place tomato slices on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1/2 tbsp each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with freshly chopped basil and about a pinch each of salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender.
- Rub remaining oil and vinegar into your mushroom. Grill over medium heat until browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes each side.
- Top toasted bun with lettuce, cooked mushroom and tomatoes, mozzarella and extra chopped basil. Serve immediately.
Molly says
August 16, 2013 at 3:38 amWow, these look stunning.
Linz @ Itz Linz says
August 16, 2013 at 4:33 amari is ridiculous. that’s all. seriously!!!!!!!! i want her to move in with me and cook all day!
mimi says
August 16, 2013 at 4:44 amWhile this vegan can’t stand mushrooms, my vegetarian daughter and meat eating husband both love them. They would both go for this, as even my meat loving Sweetie will gladly have a mushroom as his burger any day.
Jen says
August 16, 2013 at 4:44 amAlmost died of shock seeing a recipe on Carla’s site. Thanks for the delicious idea! This is going to happen at my place soon.
Kat says
August 16, 2013 at 4:45 amMushroom ‘burgers’ are YUM
Pamela Hernandez says
August 16, 2013 at 4:53 amLove portobello burgers!
Suzanne @WorkoutNirvana says
August 16, 2013 at 5:12 amWut?? Gimme some!!!!
misszippy1 says
August 16, 2013 at 6:35 amOhhhh…yum! Need to try this one!
Jackie says
August 16, 2013 at 7:11 amEverything about this except for the mushroom sounds great! I think I’d just swap it out for a turkey burger.
Danielle says
August 16, 2013 at 7:54 amThese look amazing! I’ve always subbed portobellos for the bun but never the burger. Totally going to have to try this!
Ari @ Ari's Menu says
August 16, 2013 at 8:06 amThanks so much for letting me share with you and your readers!! xoxo
Kierston @candyfit says
August 16, 2013 at 8:09 amAri is awesome! Love the recipe…well, all her recipes!
Brett says
August 16, 2013 at 8:50 amthese look gorgeous! my friend gayle would flip for these
Kim says
August 16, 2013 at 9:16 amThose burgers look delicious – some of my favorite flavor combos all together!!!
Crystal says
August 16, 2013 at 9:18 amThat looks AMAZING!
Matt @ Your Living Body says
August 16, 2013 at 3:08 pmNot enough protein 🙁
Matt @ Your Living Body says
August 16, 2013 at 3:09 pmAlthough, flip it around – lose the bread for mushrooms and put a burger in between and now you have a burger!
Gaby - Professional Fitness Instructor says
August 16, 2013 at 6:38 pmThat burger looks really yummy!
Fiona says
August 17, 2013 at 7:50 amLOVE this idea!! I have a new recipe for grain free bread that I’ve been wanting to try…I think I will try it with these burgers!! Thanks 🙂
michelle says
August 17, 2013 at 5:33 pmMy hubby LOVEs portobello mushrooms. we try to do at least 2 veg nights a week, Im sure he’d love this!
Vinnie says
August 18, 2013 at 6:12 amThis appears appears to be very delicious and best part is that it is veg. in-spite of your preference for meat.
Sarah Blunt says
August 18, 2013 at 4:25 pmWow! This burger looks so delicious! I also love mushrooms! This is the burger recipe I’m waiting for. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks a lot! 🙂