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Portobello Burgers with Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese

The sweet, complex flavor of balsamic vinegar enhances the smokiness of grilled portobellos and bell peppers in these satisfying meatless “burgers.”

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, quartered
8 portobello mushrooms (about 1 pound), stems removed, caps wiped clean
Vegetable oil, for grill
4 hamburger buns
5 ounces fresh goat cheese, cut into 4 equal slices
Bibb lettuce, for serving

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add bell pepper and mushrooms; toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes (or refrigerate, tightly covered, up to overnight).

    Step 2

    Heat grill to medium (see page 367 for instructions); lightly oil grates. Grill bell pepper (uncovered), skin side down, until blackened, about 10 minutes; remove from grill. When cool enough to handle, rub off skins. Grill mushrooms, covered, until lightly charred and tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

    Step 3

    Layer each bun with bell pepper, 2 mushrooms, goat cheese, and lettuce. Serve immediately.

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