Portobello Mushroom Burger with Avocado and Caramelized Onions

Servings: 4 | 30 minutes | 354 kcal

The origin of the Portobello Mushroom Burger is not clear. Some say it came from the vegetarian movement in the 70s in the US, while others believe it was a creation of gourmet chefs looking for a flavorful alternative to meat.

I created this recipe on a summer afternoon when some friends decided to have a surprise vegan barbeque party. Since then, it has become a favorite at every gathering, vegan or not. It' a delicious twist on the classic burger that not only vegans will love.

Ingredients

4 pieces Portobello mushrooms
1 piece Avocado
2 pieces Onions
4 pieces Burger buns
2 teaspoons Olive oil
to taste grams Salt and pepper

Instructions

Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems.
Heat one teaspoon of olive oil in a pan and sauté the onions until they are caramelized.
In the same pan, cook the mushrooms on each side for about 5 minutes.
While the mushrooms are cooking, mash the avocado and season with salt and pepper.
Toast the burger buns and spread the avocado on each half.
Place a mushroom on the bottom half of the buns, top with the caramelized onions, and then cover with the other half of the bun.
Serve the Portobello Mushroom Burger hot with a side of fries.