Blue Cheese Portobello Burgers Recipe

Name: Blue Cheese Portobello Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 large portabella mushrooms, stems removed; 3 cups red onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons water; ¼ cup ruby port; ½ teaspoon salt, divided; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided; ½ cup reduced-fat blue cheese, crumbled; 4 whole wheat hamburger buns; 1 cup baby arugula; 1 tomatoes, 4 thick slices

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 large portabella mushrooms, stems removed
3 cups red onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons water
¼ cup ruby port
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
½ cup reduced-fat blue cheese, crumbled
4 whole wheat hamburger buns
1 cup baby arugula
1 tomatoes, 4 thick slices

1
Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar and garlic in a bowl.
2
Brush the mixture all over mushrooms and let stand for 30 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat.
4
Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
5
Reduce heat to low, add water and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is browned and very soft, about 15 minutes.
6
Add port; cook, stirring occasionally, until mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes more.
7
Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
8
Remove from the heat and cover.
9
Preheat grill to medium.
10
Sprinkle the mushrooms with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
11
Grill, gill-side down, for 5 minutes.
12
Turn over and top each with 2 tablespoons cheese.
13
Grill until the mushrooms are tender, 4 to 5 minutes more.
14
Toast buns.
15
Divide the onions among the mushrooms.
16
Serve (cheese-side up) on buns with arugula and tomato.

530

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 4 large portabella mushrooms, stems removed, and more.

Yes, Blue Cheese Portobello Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Blue Cheese Portobello Burgers

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