It’s been far too long since I made portobello burgers! If you are ever in the mood for a slightly lighter burger option or happen to be a vegetarian or pescatarian, then you must give this a try. It’s delicious, super filling and involves wine. Fancy!
Start by scrubbing any dirt or grim off the mushroom caps and removing the stems. Place them in a shallow bowl, gill side up (gills!) and then pour in some red wine— just enough to fill the caps and let it overflow just a little. You can also drizzle in some balsamic vinegar or Worcestershire sauce (leave the Worcestershire sauce out if you truly are looking to make a vegetarian meal). Let this set while you prepare everything else.
In a pan, saute a few bell peppers and onion slices in olive oil and butter. Once softened, remove and cook the drained mushroom caps. You want to cook them, so they are soft throughout but not mushy. Flip them half way through cooking.
Serve on a toasted bun with whatever fixings you like (I’m a cheese and lettuce kind of gal). I also think baked salt and pepper french fries are the way to go. Just saying. Enjoy! xo. Emma
Emily J- Only a few minutes. But it really depends on the size of your mushroom because it can vary quite a bit. I usually give it the ol’ press it with my spatula test to see when it is tender but not mushy. Good luck!
About how long did you cook the mushroom for? Mine turned out very mushy, so I wasn’t able to eat it. I love mushroom’s so I would love to be able to master this recipe!
I made these tonight, oh my goshingtons they were so yummy! I didn’t use the red wine, but the bell peppers and mushroom combo was heavenly. This will become a regular meal for me. Thank you x
Wow I’m going to have to try this! I love black pepper chips but never thought of fries! Thanks for sharing the yum-ness:)
Great choice for a veggie burger!
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YUM!
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Yum! I recently became a pescatarian and have been looking for a yummy burger option. Looks so easy! Thanks for sharing 🙂
xo Jac
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Yum! Am trying this weekend!
yummm. i loveeee a good portobello mushroom burger! but i’ve never mustered up the courage to make one at home!
Oh good lord, these look incredible! I will definitely have them this month- i’m being a vegetarian for all of January. Resolutions!
xx Kait
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I have to try this.
xo
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This burger looks scrumptious, thanks for sharing! I’m definitely going to make them soon, perhaps with the addition of haloumi, yummy.
This makes me so hungry! It looks really good. Always love your recipes. 🙂
I’ve never tried portobello as burger, but it’s delicious stuffed with ofter veggies and lots of cheese 🙂
I love portobellos but have never tried them with wine. Sounds yummy. Some brands do make vegetarian Worchestershire sauce so Emma you should look for it! 🙂
Perfect for a pescatarian! Will have to try – although don’t think I could look at red wine just now (new year hangover!)
love this idea! looks eye pleasing too have pinned so I can go back and prepare this next week. thanks! xx. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com
okay, now I am hungry again! These look amazingly delicious!
Wow! Looks delicious!