Marinated Portobello mushroom burger that’s imbued with white wine vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha sauce, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and minced garlic.
If you are looking to cut down on calories, look no further. This mushroom burger will not disappoint as it is cooked to perfection; topped with a quick homemade Greek dressing and all the good fixings to include tomatoes, red onions, and lettuce. Yum!
This burger is baked for 20 minutes and will make any meat lover go crazy.
Perfectly falls under the 30-minute recipe rule.
The flavors will burst in your mouth.
It is juicy, soft, tender, and guilt free.
Great for Meatless Monday, or quick Saturday meal after running around with the kiddos.
Again, no need to worry here. One more reason to enjoy this recipe guilt free – one medium mushroom has about 18 calories.
Yes, absolutely! You can eat the gills of a Portobello mushroom. However, the taste may be a little strong. The gills and stems can be saved to add on pizza or to make mushroom soup.
How do you clean a Portobello mushroom?
After removing the gills with a spoon and cutting the stem, I clean the mushroom cap with a wet paper towel and removed any dirt that was left over while packaging.
Eat by date has a great article which explains when to know if a Portobello mushroom has gone bad. We typically cook our mushrooms within a few days of purchase.
The method is very simple. You will need the following items listed below.
2 Portobello Mushroom, stems and gills removed and discard.
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How do you cook a Portobello mushroom?
There are many ways to cook a Portobello mushroom.
Depending on the method you choose to cook the Portobello mushroom, generally, it takes 25 minutes to cook a Portobello mushroom.
For the purpose of this recipe, after marinating the mushrooms, I baked the mushrooms for 20 minutes and adding pepper jack cheese in the last few seconds to melt the cheese.
Although this recipe is not stuffed as it is baked. To stuff the mushroom, simply follow the cleaning method mentioned above and spoon your desired mixture into each mushroom cap.
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2 Portobello Mushroom stems and gills removed and discard.
Using a small bowl, add the white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, Dijon mustard, salt, ground pepper, sriracha sauce. Mix well with a fork.
Using a wet paper towel, remove all the dirt from the mushroom including the gills.
Marinate the burger and set aside in a baking dish for 5-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the Greek dressing. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice or lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Pinch salt and pepper (about ¼ tsp. each), and dry oregano leaves. I did not add garlic as it is already included in the marinade.
Mix together the ingredients for the marinade. Set aside.
Clean the mushrooms with a wet paper towel and remove gills and dirt. Set aside on a plate.
Using a pastry brush, brush the marinade over the mushroom on all sides. Set aside to marinate.
Make the Greek dressing using the ingredients listed above in the ingredient section under Greek Dressing.
Cut your toppings, I used red onions and tomatoes.
Bake the Portobello Mushroom Burger for 20 minutes. Add the pepper jack cheese in the last few seconds over the burger to melt the cheese.
Grill or toast your burger bun, and add all the toppings. Finish by drizzling a spoonful of the dressing over the burger. Serve the additional dressing on the side with the burger. Enjoy.
Yes, I do agree, Catherine. The dressing does make a difference.
I’m obsessed with portobello mushrooms! i love how they tasty ‘meaty’ even though they are vegetables! this burger looks fabulous, I’m always on the hunt for more vegetarian meals!
Look no further, you’ve just found your next favorite mushroom burger!
I’ve never thought about making a burger out of a mushroom! This looks amazing! I have to try it!
With the cheese on there you can’t even tell that this isn’t a normal burger. I love the healthier option this burger affords.
Whoah, this is vegetarian? Oh my goodness, thought it was a beef burger it looks so good!
This mushroom burger is a great alternative to a beef patty. These would be perfect to serve at our next gathering for my vegan friends!
Mmmm, I’m trying to eat as many burgers as possible before the end of the summer. Looks like I need to add this one to my list!
My Mouth literally watered when I saw the first image and I am on my way to becoming vegas (a very long 10-year process) so this will be perfect to add to my weekly menus!
After reading this recipe, I think I am going to run to the supermarket for some portobellos. What a tasty recipe for weekdays, thanks for sharing!
We love grilling up some nice meaty ports. What a great recipe. Even a meat lover could not resist this delicious burger. A great “Meatless Monday” meal.
This looks mouth watering! I have never had a Portobello burger before but I love stuffing them. I am sure I’d love this esp. the Greek dressing!!
The flavors together are simply divine! Thanks for reading.
Portobellos make the best burgers! I love your way of flavoring them with the dressing- such a great idea! Can’t wait to try!
You should try it! It’s delicious!
I just love how portobellos are so meaty and delicious! This marinade sounds perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Oh wow! I’ve never seen a good portobello burger like this one. And sriracha does add extra kick to this burger. Well Meatless Monday should be taste as good as this burger!
Thank you, Linda. The burger is very moist and enjoyable.
These mushrooms look divine. If there is one thing I cannot live without is mushrooms- constantly in my fridge. Great recipe. Will definitely try it.
I like how you added Sriracha to the marinade! A little surprise heat in there, love it. Definitely a pin for later recipe, I’ve been looking for more meatless monday recipes, so thank you!
You are very welcome and thank you as well, Mari.
I love portobello mushroom burgers, and this marinade sounds so good. I need to give this a try soon!
Please do and enjoy it, Amanda!
wow! looks so delicious and the good thing is, it is vegetarian. Definitely adding this to our list to try. Thanks for sharing this awesome healthy recipe.
You are very welcome and thank you too. I hope you like it.
This looks absolutely delicious. I’m not a vegetarian but love mushrooms and def want to try this mushroom burger!
This burger looks fantastic. It really looks like a real beef burger. I think it’s one of the best mushroom burgers I’ve seen yet. I would totally try it this out and I’m not even vegan.
ha-ha! Thanks, April! Any meat lover would go crazy for this burger.
This looks like a delicious burger! I love a good veggie burger and this looks so filling!
Wow, this does not look like a mushroom! Your pictures are amazing, my mouth is literally watering.
What a great version of a veggie burger – Great for Meatless MOndays!
We do a lot of meatless meals in our family, this one looks delicious. I love mushrooms, especially portobello. Definitely going to be trying this recipe!
This recipe looks so tasty! I’ll take it without the bread so that I can get the full yumminess of the marinated portobello and the Greek dressing. What a great recipe!!!
Delicious! Love using portobello mushrooms instead of buns. Also works well with chicken burger patties.
I am drooling over this! Pinning to save for later!
This looks super savory and delicious. Love the versatility and flavor of a portobello.
My family would love these – especially with that delicious dressing!!
Mushrooms are such a delicious substitute for meat and this looks soooo juicy and yummy! Love the cheese on top.
I love all your detailed instructions to make the burger. We love portobello burgers!
Oh my goodness! I would love to eat that burger right now. You did such a beautiful job!
What a fun dinner change up! Thanks for sharing!
That looks delicious! I love mushroom burgers!
I love portobello mushrooms! This looks incredible and that dressing!
Oh my word these look so good, and I love that they’re meatless too!
This is going to be the perfect dinner for my mom!
LOVE everything about this recipe! I love making this sort of “burger”!
Thank you, Carol! I appreciate it.