Portobello Burgers

Copyright © 2005 Geoffrey Alan Washburn

Using the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 License

• n large portobello mushroom caps
• n large Kaiser or bulkie rolls
• n/4 teaspoons minced garlic
• n/4 teaspoons thyme
• n slices of mild chedder (optional)
• olive oil
• lettuce
• red onion
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Wipe the caps clean with a damp towel.
2. Cut, slice, and toast the rolls as desired.
3. Brush top of the caps lightly with olive oil.
4. Season the caps with the thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Grill the caps until they are tender, approximately 6 to 7 minutes, depending on size. If topping with cheese, place on the caps a minute before done.
6. Place the caps on the rolls, and top with lettuce and onion to taste.