Portobello Avocado Chimichurri Burger

A mouthwatering vegetarian burger featuring grilled Portobello mushrooms topped with creamy avocado chimichurri sauce, served on toasted buns. Perfect for a satisfying meatless meal!

Ingredients:

• 2 large Portobello mushrooms
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 burger buns
• Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion slices

Instructions:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat

Clean Portobello mushrooms and remove stems

In a food processor, combine avocado, parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper

Blend until smooth to make the chimichurri sauce

Brush mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper

Grill mushrooms for 4-5 minutes per side, until tender

Toast burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes

Assemble burgers by spreading chimichurri sauce on the bottom bun, placing grilled Portobello mushroom on top, and adding optional toppings

Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately