Stuffed Portabella ' Burgers ' Recipe

Name: Stuffed Portabella ' Burgers '
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 portabella mushrooms (4-5 ounces each, stems removed, caps wiped with a damp paper towel); 1 large red onion (6 1/4-inch slices, slightly smaller than mushroom caps); 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra; extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling; 1 loaf ciabatta, halved horizontally and cut in 6 pieces or 24 inches square pieces herbed focaccia bread; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 garlic clove, crushed through a press; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 12 ounces Fontina cheese, cut in 6 slices; 18 large fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish; 6 slices beefsteak tomatoes

Servings: persons

6 portabella mushrooms (4-5 ounces each, stems removed, caps wiped with a damp paper towel)
1 large red onion (6 1/4-inch slices, slightly smaller than mushroom caps)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 loaf ciabatta, halved horizontally and cut in 6 pieces or 24 inches square pieces herbed focaccia bread
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12 ounces Fontina cheese, cut in 6 slices
18 large fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
6 slices beefsteak tomatoes

1
Heat outdoor grill.
2
Brush mushrooms and onion slices with 3 T oil.
3
Grill onion and mushrooms, gill sides down, 12 minutes, turning after 6 minutes, or until onion and mushrooms are crisp-tender.
4
Meanwhile brush cut sides of bread with 2 T oil.
5
Grill, cut sides down, 2 minutes or just until lightly toasted.
6
Transfer to a platter, cover with foil to keep warm.
7
Mix remaining 1 T oil, the vinegar, garlic and 1/4 t each salt and pepper.
8
Using a spatula, place an onion slice in the cavity of each mushroom and brush with vinegar mixture.
9
Top each with cheese, 3 basil leaves and a tomato slice.
10
Drizzle tomatoes with oil, if desired, and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
11
Cover grill and cook 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melty and soft.
12
To serve: Place a mushroom 'burger' on each piece of grilled bread.
13
Cut a few basil leaves in thin strips and sprinkle on burgers for garnish.

730

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 portabella mushrooms (4-5 ounces each, stems removed, caps wiped with a damp paper towel), 1 large red onion (6 1/4-inch slices, slightly smaller than mushroom caps), 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra, extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Portabella ' Burgers ' falls under the General 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.

Stuffed Portabella ' Burgers '

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