PORTOBELLO BURGERS

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These grilled portobello mushroom burgers from Theresa Sabbagh of Winston-Salem, North Carolina taste like the classic with a meatless twist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash salt
Dash pepper
2 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
2 hamburger buns, split
2 lettuce leaves
2 slices tomato

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Add mushroom caps; let stand for 15 minutes, turning twice. Drain and reserve marinade. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill mushrooms, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until tender, basting with reserved marinade. Top with cheese during the last 2 minutes. , Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges