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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

The refrigerator light goes on...

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.


 

Portobello Burgers

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