Portobello Mushroom Burger

Ingredients

• •4 large portobello mushroom caps, stems removed
• •3 tbsp olive oil
• •2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• •1 tbsp soy sauce
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1/2 tsp dried thyme
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1/2 cup roasted red peppers from a jar, drained
• •100 g soft goat cheese (chèvre)
• •2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
• •1 cup arugula
• •4 ciabatta buns or burger buns
• •2 tbsp mayonnaise

Directions

1. 1Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, and pepper in a shallow dish.
2. 2Add portobello caps gill-side up and spoon marinade over them; let sit 10 minutes.
3. 3Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
4. 4Grill mushrooms gill-side down 4–5 minutes, flip, and grill another 4–5 minutes until tender and juicy.
5. 5Meanwhile, mash goat cheese with chives until smooth and spreadable.
6. 6Toast buns cut-side down on the grill for 1–2 minutes.
7. 7Spread mayonnaise on bottom bun and herbed goat cheese on top bun, then layer arugula, mushroom cap, and roasted red pepper; press together and serve.

💡 If goat cheese isn't available, cream cheese mixed with a pinch of garlic powder and herbs works well. Pat mushrooms dry before marinating if they seem very wet — excess moisture causes steaming rather than grilling.

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