Grilled portobello burgers

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 4 large portobello mushrooms, 5 inches in diameter

• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 whole-wheat buns, toasted

• 4 slices tomato

• 4 slices red onion

• 2 Bibb lettuce leaves, halved

Directions

• Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove the stems. Place on a dish, stemless side up.

• To make the marinade, whisk the vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl. Drizzle over the mushrooms, cover, and marinate 1 hour in the refrigerator, turning the mushrooms once.

• Heat the gas grill or broiler. Lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray and position it 4-6 inches from heat source.

• Grill or broil the mushrooms on medium heat, 5 minutes on each side until tender. Baste with the marinade to keep moist. Transfer the mushrooms with tongs to a plate.

• Place each mushroom on a bun, topping with the tomato, red onion, and lettuce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 283 cal

• Total fat: 9g

• Saturated fat: 1g

• Monounsaturated fat: 5g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 140mg

• Potassium: 134mg

• Carbohydrate: 46g

• Fiber: 9g

• Protein: 8g

• Calcium: 203mg