Make Room on the Grill for These Delicious Veggie Burgers

Make Room on the Grill for These Delicious Veggie Burgers
Portobello mushrooms stand in for meat patties in this recipe for veggie burgers with all the fixings. Greg Dupree/TNS
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Mushrooms are a source of glutamate, a naturally occurring compound that gives the fungi their umami flavor. But to really give these “patties” a savory boost, we brush them with vegetarian steak sauce. Add a simple side salad or some grilled veggies for a satisfying and easy dinner on the grill.

Vegetarian All-American Portobello Burgers

Serves 4

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

4 portobello mushroom caps, gills removed if desired

Cooking spray

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

4 teaspoons steak sauce, vegetarian style

4 slices American cheese

4 whole-wheat buns, toasted if desired

1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

4 large tomato slices

Thinly sliced red onion & pickles (optional)

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

2. Coat mushrooms with cooking spray and sprinkle with pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes total.

3. Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise, ketchup and relish in a small bowl.

4. Transfer the mushrooms to a plate and pat dry with paper towels. Brush with steak sauce and top the gill side of each mushroom with a slice of cheese. Return the mushrooms to the grill and cook until the cheese is just melted, about 1 minute more.

5. Serve on buns with the sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and onion and pickles, if desired.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 275 Calories, Total Fat: 13 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 24 mg, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Fiber: 5 g, Total Sugars: 11 g, Added Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 10 g, Sodium: 713 mg, Potassium: 655 mg, Iron: 2 mg, Folate: 53 mcg, Calcium: 200 mg, Vitamin A: 508 IU, Vitamin C: 4 mg.

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