Pesto Portobello Pleasure Burger Recipe

Pesto Portobello Pleasure Burger Recipe

The “Pesto Portobello Pleasure Burger” is a flavorful vegetarian burger that features grilled Portobello mushrooms marinated in pesto sauce. Here’s how to make this delicious burger:

Ingredients:

For the Grilled Portobello Mushrooms:

• 4 large Portobello mushroom caps, stems removed
• 1/4 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Pesto Mayonnaise:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For Assembling:

• 4 hamburger buns
• Sliced mozzarella cheese or your preferred cheese
• Sliced tomatoes
• Fresh basil leaves
• Red onion slices
• Arugula or spinach leaves

Instructions:

    Marinate and Grill the Portobello Mushrooms:

1. In a bowl, mix together the pesto sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
2. Brush both sides of the Portobello mushroom caps with the pesto mixture.
3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
4. Grill the Portobello mushrooms for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they become tender and have grill marks.
5. During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each mushroom cap and cover the grill to melt the cheese.

    Prepare the Pesto Mayonnaise:

1. In a small mixing bowl, blend together the mayonnaise, pesto sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside.

    Assemble the Pesto Portobello Pleasure Burger:

1. While the mushrooms are grilling, prepare the other ingredients.
2. Slice the hamburger buns in half and lightly toast them on the grill until they are lightly browned.

3. Apply a substantial layer of the pesto mayonnaise onto the bottom bun.

4. Place a grilled Portobello mushroom cap with melted mozzarella on the bun.
5. Add sliced tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, red onion slices, and arugula or spinach leaves.
6. Top with the other half of the bun.

    Serve and Enjoy:

Serve your Pesto Portobello Pleasure Burgers immediately while they are hot and bursting with the savory and herby flavors of grilled Portobello mushrooms and pesto.

These burgers are a delicious and satisfying vegetarian option with a wonderful combination of flavors.

Customize your toppings and condiments to suit your taste, and savor your Pesto Portobello Pleasure Burger!