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The Ultimate Grilled Portobello Burger

The Ultimate Grilled Portobello Burgers with pesto sauce are a hot sell on the meatless burger!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 veggie burgers
Calories: 668 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large portobello mushroom caps
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 small eggplant cut into ¼- to 1/2 -inch rounds
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper I used store-bought
  • ¼ small red onion sliced
  • ¼ cup pesto sauce
  • Handful baby arugula
  • 2 burger buns of choice toasted
  • 2 slices havarti cheese

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil and balsamic vinegar to a small blender and blend well until smooth. Wash and pat dry the portobello caps and transfer them to a sealable container (or zip-lock bag) along with the balsamic marinade. Allow the mushrooms to marinate at least 15 minutes, up to 1 hour.
  2. Heat the grill to medium and brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the portobello mushrooms and the eggplant on the hot grill and cover. Cook until grill marks appear, about 2 to 3 minutes for the eggplant and about 5 to 7 minutes for the mushrooms. Flip and continue cooking until vegetables are juicy, tender, and cooked through, about another 2 to 3 minutes for the eggplant and 5 to 7 minutes for the mushrooms. Transfer vegetables to a plate.
  4. Toast two buns with havarti cheese (or your choice) and layer with a grilled portobello mushroom, a few slices of eggplant, roasted red bell pepper, red onion, and arugula. Drizzle on desired amount of pesto sauce and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Burger Calories 668kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 32g (49%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2veggie burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 668

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Burger
Calories 668kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 32g 49%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.