This is the best Portobello Mushroom Burger recipe you'll try all summer! This savory mushroom burger is flavored in rich balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and spices and then grilled or oven baked to perfection.
The Best Portobello Mushroom Burger recipe
Summer is here! I'm also looking forward to getting back in the kitchen and first up is my absolutely divine twist on a burger using a big juicy, perfectly marinated portobello mushroom... in fact, this just might be the best Portobello Mushroom Burger recipe you'll ever try!
This recipe is so good because of the simple marinade that includes balsamic vinegar, soy sauce or liquid aminos and the perfect blend of spices like rosemary. My secrets ingredient is adding a bit of classic steak seasoning to the marinade to give it that familiar feeling and taste from meat.
This burger recipe can be left vegan OR you can add a slice of cheese on top. Either way it's one of the simplest ways to have a delicious veggie burger this summer.
Why You'll Love this Portobello Mushroom Burger...
Since I don't eat traditional burgers, I'm always looking for a fun twist on burgers for an easy cookout. Making homemade veggie-based patties is great, but these burgers are even easier because nature does all the work for you. With its size and meaty texture, the portobello mushroom is destined to go on a bun!
These are a 100% crowd pleaser with meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. I made them for the first time earlier this year and the Hubs has been requesting them since.
The big portobello mushroom caps are marinated in a steak-like seasoning blend (no meat, of course, just spices.) It's filled with rich balsamic, salty liquid aminos or soy sauce and even a hefty dose of rosemary. Portobello mushrooms taste amazing on their own but in a rich balsamic marinade, they become magical.
It's really the portobello mushroom marinade that makes this dish the Best Portobello Mushroom Burger recipe.
I think that the combination of flavors really makes this dish appetizing to anyone. They are super approachable and make the entire dish taste so rich.
If you are vegan, you can easily omit the cheese and add avocado. Since I'm not, I added a slice of Muenster, which compliments the flavor of the portobello mushroom. Plus I've found non-veg heads are much more likely to like a vegetarian dish if you put cheese on it.
Just sayin...
So how do you make zesty vegetarian burgers?
Ingredients:
- Portobello Mushrooms
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce
- Olive Oil
- Steak Seasoning
- Dried Rosemary
- Favorite Burger Fixings
How to make the Best Portobello Mushroom Burger recipe...
- Clean the portobello mushroom caps.
- Mix the marinade.
- Marinade the burger in a ziplock bag.
- Grill to perfection!
- Stack with your favorite burger fixings!
If it's not a good day to grill you can also easily make these on the oven or stove top.
Don't ya' just want to grab one of those fresh pickles? I know I do.
I'll be looking forward to making these all summer and I hope you'll consider adding them to your menu too!
More vegetarian grilling ideas...
- Southwest Black Bean Burger
- Lightened Up 3 Cheese Portobello Mushrooms
- Southwest Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges
- Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Goat Cheese
- Grilled Peach Caprese Salad
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The Best Portobello Mushroom Burger recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large portobello caps, stems and gills removed
For the marinade:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons liquid aminos, or soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
For the Burgers:
- 2 buns
- muenster cheese
- sliced tomato
- sliced red onion
- pickles
- spinach
Instructions
- Remove the stem and black gills from the portobello with a spoon. Wipe the portobello off with a wet paper towel to clean it.
- combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Put the cleaned portobello in the bag and place in fridge. Leave for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- To grill: heat the grill to medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side. Add the cheese immediately after taking off of grill while still hot.
- To cook in oven: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Once heated, cook in a dish for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Add the cheese after you remove from oven while still hot.
- To smoke: Smoke for 30 minutes - 1 hour before finishing on a grill with medium heat. Top with cheese right after taking off of grill.
- You can also toast the buns on the grill!
- Assemble like a traditional burger.
Notes
Nutrition
Your turn!
What's your favorite non-meat burger?
Laura says
I can see why this could be the best mushroom burger this summer - great size, wonderful mix of ingredients and absolutely amazing colors! Can't wait to try!
Ramona says
I will definitely try this today as we are making barbecue so I’ll make some of this beautiful mushroom burgers to. My mouth is watering now. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely recipe.
Brian Jones says
I love mushrooms, they are such fantastic flavour sponges and what great flavours to soak up, these sound delicious.
Lizet Flores de Bowen says
I love how this recipe took so little work to put together, and it was so delicious!
Mayuri Patel says
I love portobello mushrooms. My choice of burger whenever I go to Nandos is their portobello mushroom burger or wrap. Will definitely try making the burgers at home when I get these nutritious and filling mushrooms.
Lisa Ballantyne says
Looks delicious except I would have to omit the onion due to a food intolerance. You always share the healthiest recipes!
vicki says
These look really good! And, yes... I want some of those pickles 🙂
JulieWunder says
Oh how I love some pickles!!! 🙂
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
This is a dream burger! And always yes to lots of pickles on top!
JulieWunder says
I agree Pamela! I love those pickles!
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands says
I'm all over grilled veggies and a mushroom "burger" and I'll take the whole plate of pineapple! Thank you for linking up with us for Meatless Monday, hope you are having a great 4th!
JulieWunder says
Me too! Thanks Sarah! Hope you had a good holiday.
Annmarie says
I love love love portobello burgers! This looks awesome!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
Those look so satisfying! I haven't been into veggie burgers much lately as they are often too grainy (like eating bread on bread on bread) or beany. Mushroom burgers sound perfect right now.
JulieWunder says
Yes! And they are actually so much easier than assembling your own burger. Just swap the cheese for avocado to make dairy-free.
Farrah says
I'm glad you've been having a lot of fun even though it sounds super hectic! Yay for mushroom burgers! This looks all sorts of amazing and I love all the pretty colors in it! :]
JulieWunder says
Thanks Farrah! I love to put all the colors on my food.
Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy says
This looks so delicious! I love a good burger, but this is a great option for when I'm not wanting to eat meat! I love any kind of mushroom 🙂
JulieWunder says
Me too Natalie! Such an easy vegetarian meal.
Mary Beth Jackson says
I do love a portobello mushroom! and you are correct, if you put cheese on a veggie you will get a few new fans!
JulieWunder says
Haha! I know! Cheese makes everything better.
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
You know I love this one! Portobello mushrooms are great on the grill
JulieWunder says
They are! We have a smoker too and that makes them soooo delish.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
This looks epic! It actually looks like a burger. I love me a good portobello. Might have to pick some up for the weekend.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Nicole! They are soooo good! I hope you get a chance to make them.
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
I can see why this is the "BEST"- what a gorgeous looking burger! Glad you're having such a fun time with the family, good luck on the fishing excursion 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thanks Sonali! The Hubs and all the boys went and brought us back home some Mahi!
amanda- runtothefinish says
Yummm portobellos are so good and such a great source of protein for vegans too!!! I haven't made these in awhile, but we'll have a grill soon so good reminder!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Amanda! They are soooo good! You can totally cook them in the oven too.
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
Another great burger choice for the 4th! Pinned your picture. 🙂
I stayed at the outer banks with my husband's family who live in Charlotte. We haven't gone for a while but it was so fun.
I'll still hoping for wild horse pictures. 🙂
JulieWunder says
I'm so glad I finally found them! It was a crazy, but fun time!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Omg, It has been far, far too long since I've had a portabello mushroom (I don't order them at restaurants because you know they drown them in stuff my tummy can't handle). But I love to douse my in balsamic and then grill or pan sear.
Thanks for the reminder, Julie! And I'll be sure to try your version!
JulieWunder says
It's so good Susie! Love these burgers!