Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use a gluten-free hamburger bun in place of the whole wheat bun.
"Falling in love is like eating mushrooms: you never know if it's the real thing until it's too late."
-Bill Balance, Radio personality
It simply doesn't get easier than this to make dinner. Put the mushroom in the oven with some barbecue sauce on it, turn, turn, serve.
I've had a lot of Portobello mushroom “burgers” at restaurants here and there. They're good, and even though mushrooms are one of the pure umami flavors, there's always seemed to be something missing. Credit to my wife for suggesting the barbecue sauce. It adds just the right touch.
If you are watching your sodium there are low-sodium barbecue sauces on the market. I have also been seeing more and more bottled sauces that are not made with high fructose corn syrup. While these do use sugar instead, it's not a lot, and two tablespoons is only about 50 calories.
Servings: 1 | Serving size: 1 burger
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.
This recipe does not make very good leftovers.
Serve with Red Potato Salad or Healthy French Fries or Barbara's Potato Salad or Thick Cut Yam Fries or Thick Cut Yam Fries - Low Sodium Version
spray olive oil | |
1 | 3 ounce Portobello mushroom cap |
2 Tbsp | barbecue sauce (low sodium if possible) |
1 ounce | provolone cheese (sliced) |
1 small | tomato (2 slices per burger) |
1 small | onion (2 slices per burger) |
2 | leaves lettuce |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
1 | whole wheat or gluten-free hamburger bun |
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 425°F.
When the oven is hot spray the pan lightly with oil and place the mushroom with the top down. Spread the barbecue sauce over the gills of the mushroom.
Cook for about 5 minutes and then turn over. Cook for another 5 minutes and turn one more time.
If you like your bun toasted place it on the rack in the oven.
After two minutes remove the bun and place the mushroom on the bottom half. Top with the tomato, onion, lettuce, black pepper and the top of the bun.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 burger
Servings: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 | Calories from Fat 86 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 10g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
Sodium 507mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrates 42g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 20% |
Sugars 19g | |
Protein 14g |
Vitamin A 15% | Vitamin C 12% |
Calcium 29% | Iron 10% |
Vitamin K 9 mcg | Potassium 747 mg |
Magnesium 63 mg |