Portabella Burgers With Balsamic And Blue Cheese Food

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORTOBELLO BURGERS

Steps:

• Brush any dirt from the mushroom caps, remove the stems and reserve them for another use.
• Brush about half of the balsamic glaze onto the tops of the mushrooms, then set them aside while you sauté the onions.
• Separate the onions into rounds. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper.
• Sauté until the onions are soft, translucent and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to a medium temperature (about 400°F).
• Oil the grates and add the mushrooms, gill side up.
• Grill for 3 minutes, then turn them over, brush with the rest of the balsamic reduction and grill until tender, about 3 minutes longer.
• Top each mushroom with a portion of blue cheese and cook just until the cheese begins to melt, 1 minute more.
• To serve, place a portion of onions on the bottom of each bun, add a cheese-topped portobello and serve immediately.

PORTOBELLO BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients. Place caps into a baking dish and pour marinade over top. Use a brush to make sure all caps are covered with the marinade. Set aside and let marinate up to 2 hours.
• Remove the portobellos from marinade (do not discard marinade) and place gill side down on a preheated gas, electric or charcoal grill over medium-high heat. Grill 3 to 4 minutes per side. Top each cap with cheese 2 minutes to melt before they are finished grilling.
• In a medium bowl combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of the marinade.
• Spread the flavored mayonnaise onto each bun and top with portobellos. Serve with sliced onion, lettuce and tomato.

ROASTED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM BURGERS WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Lay the mushrooms on a greased baking sheet, gill sides up. Whisk together the garlic, sherry, 2 tablespoons of the oil and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Pour the mixture over the mushrooms. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• 2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Divide the cheese evenly among the mushroom caps. Roast until the mushrooms are fork-tender and the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Reserve any cooking juices in the pan.
• 3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onions and cook until charred and tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add the spinach and the cooking juices from the mushrooms. Cook until just the spinach is wilted. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• 4. Place the mushrooms on the buns and top with the spinach and onions.

PORTABELLA BURGERS WITH BALSAMIC AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Scrape gills from mushroom caps.
• Combine 3 tablespoons vinegar, oil, and next 3 ingredients in a shallow dish or large zip-top plastic freezer bag; add mushrooms, turning to coat. Cover or seal, and chill 1 hour, turning occasionally. Remove mushrooms from marinade, discarding marinade.
• Grill mushrooms, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until tender. Remove mushrooms from grill, and immediately sprinkle undersides evenly with blue cheese.
• Stir together mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon vinegar. Spread mixture evenly on cut sides of buns; place lettuce, mushrooms, and tomato slices on bottom halves of buns, and cover with tops. Serve immediately.

PORTABELLA MUSHROOM BURGERS

Steps:

• Cut stems off of mushrooms and place smooth side up in a shallow dish.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
• Prepare the marinade by whisking together the vinegar, oil, basil, oregano, and garlic.
• Pour the marinade over the mushrooms and allow to stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, turning once or twice.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Place the mushrooms on the preheated grill, reserving the marinade for basting
• Grill mushrooms for 5 to 8 minutes per side, basting frequently with marinade.
• During the last 2 minutes of grilling, top with cheese.
• Serve with the whole wheat rolls and condiments of your choice.

BALSAMIC PORTOBELLO BURGERS WITH BELL PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add bell pepper and mushrooms; toss gently to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes (or refrigerate, up to overnight).
• Heat grill to medium; lightly oil grates. Grill bell pepper, skin side down, until blackened, about 10 minutes; remove from grill. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard skin; set bell pepper aside. Grill mushrooms, covered, until lightly charred and tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Dividing evenly, top bottom half of each bun with bell pepper, mushrooms, goat cheese, and lettuce. Close burgers, and serve immediately.

ROASTED PORTABELLO MUSHROOMS WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place mushroom caps, tops facing down, on a baking sheet. Drizzle balsamic vinegar on each cap and sprinkle black pepper over vinegar.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender and fragrant, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle blue cheese, pine nuts, and garlic on each cap. Continue roasting until cheese melts, about 10 minutes more.