Sunday, May 29, 2011

Portobello Burgers with Balsamic Mayonnaise

2 portobello mushrooms, stems removed
8 ounces vegan cream cheese
2 shallots or green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
olive oil, as needed
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
romaine lettuce, to serve
sliced tomatoes, to serve
vegan buns, to serve

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Take mushroom stems and finely chop. In a medium bowl, combine the stems, cream cheese, shallots, garlic, thyme, parsley and salt and pepper. Mix well.

2. Drizzle olive oil all over the top and bottom of the mushrooms. Stuff mushrooms with filling and put in baking dish. Drizzle olive oil on top of stuffed mushrooms. Cook for 20-25 minutes until cream cheese is a light golden brown.

3. In small bowl, add the mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper. Blend well. When there's about 3 minutes left on the mushrooms, toast the buns in the oven.

4. Spread the balsamic mayonnaise on both sides of the bun. Top with the mushroom, lettuce and tomato. Enjoy!

Serves: 2, Preparation time: 35 min