Yields1 Serving
Prep Time1 hr 10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time1 hr 30 mins
 4 portobello mushroom caps
 4 whole wheat hambuger buns
 ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped (about 3 fresh garlic cloves)
 ¼ teaspoon dry oregano
 ¼ teaspoon dry basil
 ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 a pinch of dry thyme
1

Wash hands with soap and warm water.

2

Remove mushroom stems. Wash mushrooms by submerging in clean, cool water and rub fingers over cap to remove dirt. Set aside on a clean towel and allow to dry for 10 minutes.

3

In a small bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients.

4

Using a spoon, gently scrape out the gills inside the mushrooms.

5

Place mushrooms in a re-sealable bag with the marinade. Shake gently to coat. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 20-60 minutes.

6

While mushrooms are marinating, preheat oven to 375º F.

7

On a lined baking sheet, place mushrooms with the top side down. Pour 1-2 tablespoons of dressing into each well.

8

Place baking sheet into oven and bake for 20–25 minutes. Flip mushrooms over halfway through cooking. If desired, baste with leftover marinade once flipped to keep mushrooms moist.

9

Serve on whole wheat hamburger buns with toppings of your choosing.

Toppings may include, but are not limited to: grilled zucchini, roasted poblano chiles, caramelized onions and/or roasted red bell pepper aioli.

Ingredients

 4 portobello mushroom caps
 4 whole wheat hambuger buns
 ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped (about 3 fresh garlic cloves)
 ¼ teaspoon dry oregano
 ¼ teaspoon dry basil
 ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 a pinch of dry thyme

Directions

1

Wash hands with soap and warm water.

2

Remove mushroom stems. Wash mushrooms by submerging in clean, cool water and rub fingers over cap to remove dirt. Set aside on a clean towel and allow to dry for 10 minutes.

3

In a small bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients.

4

Using a spoon, gently scrape out the gills inside the mushrooms.

5

Place mushrooms in a re-sealable bag with the marinade. Shake gently to coat. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 20-60 minutes.

6

While mushrooms are marinating, preheat oven to 375º F.

7

On a lined baking sheet, place mushrooms with the top side down. Pour 1-2 tablespoons of dressing into each well.

8

Place baking sheet into oven and bake for 20–25 minutes. Flip mushrooms over halfway through cooking. If desired, baste with leftover marinade once flipped to keep mushrooms moist.

9

Serve on whole wheat hamburger buns with toppings of your choosing.

Notes

Marinated Portobello Burgers