Smoky Portabella Burger With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Basil Food

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM BURGER

Steps:

• In a large ziptop bag, combine the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Add the mushroom caps and seal the bag, removing as much air as possible. Gently swish the marinade around the mushrooms, then place the bag in a shallow dish. Allow the mushrooms to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes while you prepare any desired toppings, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Turn the bag once or twice while the mushrooms sit so that they are coated evenly.
• Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium heat. Once hot, brush the grate lightly with oil to prevent sticking. or lightly spray the grill pan with nonstick spray.
• Remove the mushrooms from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Reserve the marinade in the bag for basting. Grill the mushrooms on both sides until tender, about 10 minutes total, brushing them with the marinade several times throughout.
• When the mushrooms are in their final minute of cooking, turn two of them so that their undersides (the ones that previously had the gills and stem) are facing up. Top each with 1 slice of cheese, then stack a second mushroom on top, gill-side down, so that the cheese is in the middle. Place a second slice of cheese on top. Reduce the heat to low and cook just until the cheese is melted.
• During the last few minutes of cooking, if desired, grill sliced onions and toast the buns. To assemble, spread a thin layer of pesto on the cut sides of each bun. Place the arugula on the bottom bun, then top with a grilled portobello mushroom stack, onion, and tomato. Add the top bun. Enjoy immediately.

GOURMET BURGERS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/3 cup oil; set aside. In a large skillet, saute sliced onions in 3 Tbsp. reserved oil until softened. Add vinegar. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes., Meanwhile, chop sun-dried tomatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the red onion, seasonings and remaining 7 tsp. of the reserved oil. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 16 thin patties. Place 2 tablespoons goat cheese on the center of 8 patties. Top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 5-7 minutes on each side., Place buns, cut side down, on grill until toasted, 1-2 minutes. Serve burgers on buns with onions and, if desired, mixed greens.

BASIL BURGERS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine tomatoes and water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise and tomatoes; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving., In a large bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, basil, Italian seasoning, garlic, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 12 thin patties. Place 2 tablespoons cheese on six patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal., On a greased grill, cook burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with mayonnaise mixture and, if desired, additional basil.

SMOKY PORTABELLA BURGER WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Remove mushroom stems and wipe down with a damp cloth.
• Place on heated grill with gill-side down and grill for 10 minutes.
• Flip and grill for an additional 10 minutes.
• Place sun-dried tomatoes on the gill-side of the mushroom.
• Top with cheese and let grill until cheese is melty, about 2-3 minutes.
• At the same time, toast hamburger buns on grill, flipping once. They should be done about the same time as the melting cheese.
• Place one mushroom on each bun and top with basil before enjoying!

SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in blender (salt and pepper to taste) and blend until creamy.
• Serve on tossed green salad, garden fresh vegetables, or other salad of your choice.

PORTABELLA BURGER MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.
• Place a small amount in a glass bowl.
• Put mushroom in marinade cap side down.
• Pour marinade on the stem side of the mushroom.
• Marinade no longer than 5-10 minutes or mushroom will absorb too much of the marinade.
• Grill, charcoal until mushroom is heated through.
• Serve.

PORTABELLA BURGER

Steps:

• Heat the broiler to high.
• Pour 1 tbsp oil over each mushroom, then season.
• Broil for 7 minutes, then turn over and broil for a further 2 minutes.
• Split the buns and broil the cut sides.
• Spread one of the broiled sides of each bun with ricotta and sprinkle with sun-dried tomato.
• Top with a mushroom, basil and a bun lid.