Make room on the grill for these tasty veggie burgers
Mushrooms are a source of glutamate, a naturally occurring compound that gives the fungi their umami flavor. But to really give these “patties” a savory boost, we brush them with vegetarian steak sauce. Add a simple side salad or some grilled veggies for a satisfying and easy dinner on the grill.
VEGETARIAN ALL-AMERICAN PORTOBELLO BURGERS
Makes: 4 servings
Active time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
4 portobello mushroom caps, gills removed if desired
Cooking spray
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish 4 teaspoons steak sauce, vegetarian style 4 slices American cheese
4 whole-wheat buns, toasted if desired 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
4 large tomato slices
Thinly sliced red onion and pickles (optional)
1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Coat mushrooms with cooking spray and sprinkle with pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes total.
3. Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise, ketchup and relish in a small bowl.
4. Transfer the mushrooms to a plate and pat dry with paper towels. Brush with steak sauce and top the gill side of each mushroom with a slice of cheese. Return the mushrooms to the grill and cook until the cheese is just melted, about 1 minute more.
5. Serve on buns with the sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and pickles, if desired.
Recipe nutrition per serving: 275 calories, total fat: 13 g, saturated fat: 4 g, cholesterol: 24 mg, carbohydrates: 33 g, fiber: 5 g, total sugars: 11 g, added sugars: 3 g, protein: 10 g, sodium: 713 mg, potassium: 655 mg, iron: 2 mg, folate: 53 mcg, calcium: 200 mg, vitamin A: 508 IU, vitamin C: 4 mg