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Home » Recipes » Lunch » Sandwich + Burger » Portabella Mushroom Sandwich

Mar 15, 2011(updated October 25, 2021)

Portabella Mushroom Sandwich

4.86 from 14 votes
By Dani Spies
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As much as I enjoy eating fish, poultry, and meat my husband and I definitely make an effort to eat a couple of meat-free dinners a week.

And when I say, ‘meat-free’ what I really mean is, ‘veggie-based’.

In other words, I don’t recommend swapping out your salmon, chicken, and beef for white pasta and cheese quesadillas, unless of course they are partnered with loads and loads of fresh veggies and perhaps some good healthy fats!

Simply put, it’s less about being ‘meat-free’ and more about eating ‘reckless amounts of vegetables’. It’s a great way to pack in all those vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that keep us healthy, energenic, (and let’s be honest here) looking good!

Now if you’ve never tried a Grilled Portabella Mushroom Burger before you are in for a treat.  They’re rich, hearty, satisfying and I kid you not, are capable of putting a smile on the face of foodies from all walks of life; vegans to hard-core carnivores!

The thing about mushrooms is that they act like great big sponges so you want to keep a few things in mind when working with them:


1.  Try to avoid rinsing them under water.
Instead wipe them down with a damp towel to wipe off any dirt or debris.

2.  Don’t use too much oil in your marinade. Much like eggplant, portabellas will absorb just about as much as you are willing to give them and you don’t want to end up with a greasy mushroom.  I like to use lots of balsamic vinegar and spices with just a kiss of oil in my marinade.

3.  No need to wait for hours. Since portabellas do such a great job in the absorption department, they don’t need to marinate for a very long time in order to deliver lots of flavor.  I find that 10-15 minutes is plenty of time to deliver a flavorful mushroom.

And since you can make these burgers on an outdoor or indoor grill there’s no need to wait for the warmer weather to make this recipe.

Grilled portabellas are also great on top of a salad, added into a spinach and cheese quesadilla, or simply eaten as is.  What do you guys like to do with portabella mushrooms?!

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4.86 from 14 votes

Portobella Mushroom Burger

Course: DIET, LUNCH, sandwich + burger
Cuisine: American, vegetarian
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 63kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 whole grain rolls
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp. of oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 portabella mushroom caps wiped down with a wet towel
  • 1/2 red onion cut into 1/2 inch rounds2 oz. of goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup of jarred roasted red peppers
  • A couple of handfuls of arugula

Instructions

  • Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.Coat mushrooms and onions in the oil mixture and let sit for about 15 minutes.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium high heat and place mushrooms and onions in the pan and grill for about 5 minutes on each side or until the veggies are tender and cooked through.( I like to place a heavy pot over my mushrooms to help them cook a little faster).
  • In the meantime toast up the rolls and rub each toasted roll with a garlic clove.The garlic will melt right in to the toast infusing a rich, garlic flavor through out the bread.
  • Layer arugula, onions, mushrooms, peppers and another handful of arugula on the bottom of the roll. Spread the top half of the roll with goat cheese.Pop on the top and enjoy!!
  • Makes 2 burgers

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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  1. jade says

    March 7, 2011 at 3:06 am

    5 stars
    Brilliant!Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 7, 2011 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      Thanks! Hope you enjoy it:)

      Reply
  2. lisa says

    March 7, 2011 at 3:52 am

    5 stars
    looks so yummy! Love the idea and the recipe;)

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 7, 2011 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      It is SO yummy!!

      Reply
  3. Jesse says

    March 7, 2011 at 7:23 am

    5 stars
    can’t wait this is a keeper for sure thanks for another great dinner for tonight.

    Reply
  4. janet says

    March 7, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    I make something similar but not as healthy…the one we make adds bacon which as good for you.. we will have to try this healhtier choice..thanks for the recipe…..balsamic vinegar is always a winner

    Reply
  5. Kalynskitchen says

    March 8, 2011 at 7:40 am

    5 stars
    I love your approach and now I’m wondering why I’ve never grilled Portabellos to eat on a whole wheat bun!

    Reply
  6. Nicole GW says

    March 17, 2011 at 7:23 am

    5 stars
    Made these last night. I ended up marinated them for an hour because I got distracted by a phone call. They turned out quite juicy! Very ‘drippy’ when we were eating them due to the saturation. I used pita flats for the bun and romaine lettuce. Tasted great! Thanks, Dani for this good idea.. we are attempting the 1day a week meatless night for a while.

    Reply
  7. Jillian says

    January 7, 2012 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    I’m trying to start the year off eating healthier and cutting out some of the meat that I love so much. My boyfriend always raves about a portabella sammich that he gets at a restaurant he goes to with his parents, so this recipe is definitely the first on my to-try list. Thank you!!

    Reply
  8. Dean says

    May 14, 2017 at 12:06 am

    5 stars
    Not expecting an answer but what kind of bun is that in the picture.

    Reply

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