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    Published: Feb 4, 2015 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Portobello mushroom burger with all the trimmings, or how a bunless, gluten-free and paleo vegan burger can blow your mind {V, GF, Paleo}

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    Portobello mushroom burgerDuring my month of paleo, I found myself experiencing the weirdest cravings. The sugar craving was understandable; after all, we are all hooked on refined sugars through commercial sauces, frozen meals and even wine. But it was the cravings for cabbage, fresh vegetable noodles and, strangest of all, veggie burgers that really surprised me. Borne out of a bit of experimentation and necessity, this portobello mushroom burger with all the trimmings came to be - and even in its bunless, paleo form, it left me fully satisfied.

    Portobello mushroom burgerI usually make veggie burgers in the summer, when they make a simple and filling dinner with a side of salad. But this month I've been craving big, juicy veggie burgers to feel my stomach throughout the cold winter days... A tall order when one must abstain from beans, tofu, or cheese. But I'm happy to say that this baby does just the trick!

    Portobello mushroom burgerI will be the first to admit that there is nothing inherently special about this portobello mushroom burger. The only secret is to brush the mushroom with a simple tamari and paprika-laced marinade that highlights the mushroom's umami, its essential meatiness. You then pick the juiciest Iceberg lettuce leaves you've got (or two slices of grilled sourdough bread, or the best sourdough bun, if you're not worried about gluten), and pile on the:

    - avocado, sauteed red onions & roasted red bell peppers

    - hummus/ cashew spread/almond butter whirred in with ½ teaspoon of hot sauce, a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon, fresh red bell peppers and sprouts

    - hummus/ cashew spread/ almond butter whirred in with ½ teaspoon of hot sauce, a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon and sundried tomatoes that have been plumped in warm water for a couple of minutes

    - spinach, watercress, and a cilantro, mango and avocado salsa

    - sauteed mushrooms, green bell peppers and sliced white mushrooms, for that double mushroom effect (serve them drizzled with cilantro pesto)

    - goat cheese/ cashew spread and roasted red peppers (if you're not keeping paleo)

    - or, for an amazing brunch, hummus, a fried egg and a drizzle of hot sauce on top.

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    There used to be a time when I thought that portobello mushroom burgers were for wusses, people too lazy or unskilled to make REAL veggie burger. But now I have seen the error of my ways. Truly, a well prepared portobello mushroom burger is a fast, filling and delicious solution to one's veggie burger woes.

    And it goes incredibly well with a lettuce wrap.

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    Portobello mushroom burger

    Portobello mushroom burger

    Portobello mushroom burger with all the trimmings (v, gf, paleo)

    Ksenia Prints
    The secret to a perfectly juicy portobello mushroom burger is to brush the 'shroom with a spicy, smoky marinade. You then grill the burger to perfection, pile on the toppings, and enjoy! Feel free to use whatever toppings you'd like or have on hand.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 17 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine vegan
    Servings 1

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 portobello mushroom per person or 2, if you want to go for that double-decker effect
    • For brush-on marinade:
    • juice from half a lemon
    • 2 garlic cloves crushed
    • â…› teaspoon hot smoked paprika or ground cayenne powder
    • 1 teaspoon tamari sauce or apple cider vinegar if keeping paleo
    • 2 TBs olive oil
    • Toppings:
    • 2 TBs hummus cashew spread or almond butter whirred in with ½ teaspoon of hot sauce, a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon
    • ½ a red onion fresh or sauteed
    • ½ red bell pepper sliced into strips
    • ½ avocado
    • Daikon radish sprouts
    • Lettuce leaves for wrapping OR sourdough ciabatta OR sourdough bun

    Instructions
     

    • Clean mushroom well with a moist paper towel, and remove stems (you can keep them for stock). Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat, and add a tiny bit of oil.
    • Mix all marinade ingredients together. Using a pastry or a silicone brush, brush the mushroom with the marinade mixture well, ensuring you get in between the gills. Place mushroom gill side down on the pan, and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, until the mushroom has shrunk and there is caramelization occurring. Turn the mushroom over, lower heat to medium, and cook for another three minutes, until the mushroom cap has browned. Remove from heat.
    • While mushroom is cooking, prepare your lettuce leaves or bun and all the toppings. Once mushroom has cooked, arrange the burger to your liking, and serve immediately - it tastes best when the mushroom is still sizzling hot!
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    1. Kellie MacMillan says

      February 04, 2015 at 9:25 am

      Another great recipe! We eat portobellos often and they leave me filled for hours. My husband marinates them overnight (he won't tell me what he puts in the marinade ha,ha) We grill them, pan-sear and roast in the oven on a pizza stone. I have found that sun-dried tomatoes are the ultimate pairing, although the last time we had grilled halloumi and it was out of this world.

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      • kseniaprints says

        February 04, 2015 at 2:09 pm

        I *LOVE* sundried tomatoes with portobellos. There's just something about how the textures interplay with one another!

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    2. kristie {birch and wild} says

      February 07, 2015 at 11:50 am

      Oh, I love this! It is right up my alley! Beautiful colors from the vegetables 🙂

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      • kseniaprints says

        February 09, 2015 at 7:41 am

        Thank you! Glad to see we have similar tastes indeed 🙂

        Reply

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