Portobello Mushroom-Blue Cheese Burgers with Lemon Aioli and Bitter Greens Recipe

Name: Portobello Mushroom-Blue Cheese Burgers with Lemon Aioli and Bitter Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 4 large fresh portobello mushrooms, wiped clean and stems removed; 4 thick Vidalia onion slices; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 6 ounces Gorgonzola, thinly sliced; 4 large whole wheat hamburger buns or large kaiser rolls; Lemon Aioli, recipe follows; 1 bunch watercress, rinsed and dried, stems removed; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; Pinch cayenne; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
4 large fresh portobello mushrooms, wiped clean and stems removed
4 thick Vidalia onion slices
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces Gorgonzola, thinly sliced
4 large whole wheat hamburger buns or large kaiser rolls
Lemon Aioli, recipe follows
1 bunch watercress, rinsed and dried, stems removed
3 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pinch cayenne
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, garlic, and rosemary.
2
Place the mushrooms in a large re-sealable plastic bag, or a baking dish, and cover with the marinade.
3
Marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
4
Prepare the grill.
5
Remove the mushrooms from the marinade and pat dry.
6
Season both sides with salt and pepper, and place gill sides-down on the grill.
7
Cook for 5 minutes, then turn.
8
Arrange the cheese and onion slices on the gills of each mushroom and continue to cook until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
9
Open the rolls and lightly toast on the grill, insides down.
10
Place 1 grilled mushroom inside each bun and garnish each, to taste, with aioli.
11
Divide the watercress among the 4 buns and serve immediately.
12
With the back of a knife, mince the garlic, then crush.
13
Gradually work the salt into the crushed garlic to make a paste.
14
Place in a bowl.
15
Whisk the eggs and lemon juice with the garlic paste and incorporate.
16
Add the cayenne.
17
Slowly whisk in the oil, a little at a time, until all the oil is incorporated and the mixture emulsifies.
18
Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
19
(Use within 24 hours.)

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, and more.

Yes, Portobello Mushroom-Blue Cheese Burgers with Lemon Aioli and Bitter Greens 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.

Portobello Mushroom-Blue Cheese Burgers with Lemon Aioli and Bitter Greens

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