Pesto Portobello Mushroom Burger

Looking for a plant based burger? This grilled portobello mushroom burger is immensely satisfying, served with pesto and provalone on a ciabatta roll.

A veggie burger might be the first thought for a meatless entrée when you’re firing up the grill. But equally as delicious and even easier to make is a portobello mushroom burger! If you’re looking for something to rival a big juicy burger, a portobello mushroom burger totally delivers. Yes, a big mushroom on a bun. A bit unexpected, but true.

Also try: Greek Grilled Portobello Burger or amazing Stuffed Portobellos!

Making this portobello mushroom burger

Mushrooms can be polarizing to some: and I was a true mushroom hater until recently! But once I gave them a chance, I realized portobello mushrooms are not the same as those slimy black bits in cream of mushroom soup. These are juicy, savory, and totally delicious. I was wary of mushrooms for years until I met the portabello. Now, I can’t think of a better treat to throw on the grill than a portobello mushroom burger! And don’t worry if you don’t have a grill – a roasted portabello tastes just as good!

For this portobello mushroom burger, we went with Mediterranean flavors. We whipped up a batch of our easy basil walnut pesto, and used fresh tomatoes from the garden to build these burgers. To top it all off, melted provalone cheese makes for a super savory and filling burger. We were pleasantly surprised at how easy they were to whip up, and even more impressed at the delicious meld of flavors. I believe the word “perfection” may have been mumbled between bites. Give them a try – and let us know if you become a believer in the mushroom “burger”!

How to grill portobello mushrooms

Portobello mushrooms are very easy to grill. For our portobello mushroom burger, we marinated it prior to grilling in a mixture balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Let them stand for about 15 minutes while the grill is preheating. Before you marinade the mushrooms, make sure to remove the tough stems: this makes them easier to eat. When the grill is ready, place the mushrooms on grill and cook them for about 5 minutes per side, until juicy. That’s it! For this portobello mushroom burger, we also melted provalone cheese onto the top in the last 1 minute of grilling.

And that’s it: how to make a portobello mushroom burger! Let us know if you give it a try in the comments below.

More with mushrooms

If you’re a mushroom lover, here are a few other delicious recipes using portobello mushrooms:

• Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
• Caprese Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
• Greek Grilled Portobello Burger
• Grilled Veggie Fajitas
• Portabello Mushroom Salad
• Mushroom Pasta with Goat Cheese

This portobello mushroom burger recipe is…

Vegetarian. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, omit the cheese and use Vegan Cashew Pesto. You could also spread the bun with hummus to add additional flavor and protein.

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