Dinner
Portabella Burgers with Avocado Spread
Meaty grilled portabellas serve as the “patty” in this plant-based burger, complemented by creamy avocado spread. Full of umami and healthy fats.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium portabella mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 1 fully ripened avocado from mexico, halved, pitted and sliced 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 whole grain hamburger buns, toasted
- 4 roasted red peppers
Directions:
- Brush mushrooms and onion slices with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
- Heat large skillet or grill pan over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
- Transfer mushrooms to plate, cavity side up; cover to keep warm. In same skillet, cook onion slices until golden, about 8 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Meanwhile, combine in small bowl, 1/2 of the Avocado, yogurt, garlic and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; mash until smooth.
- Spoon onions and roasted peppers into mushroom cavities, divided equally. Spread smooth Avocado mixture on bottom of each bun; top each with stuffed mushrooms.
- Top with remaining sliced Avocado. Cover with tops of buns.