- 2
- 30 mins
- 55 mins
Ingredients
- For the Portobellos
- 2 medium or large portobello mushrooms, washed
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- black pepper, to taste
- For the Blue Cheese
- 1/3 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup plain, unsweetened almond milk
- 2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon tahini
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 block firm or extra firm tofu (I use sprouted tofu)
- For the Caramelized Onions
- 1 red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rings
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 tablespoon agave nectar
- Additional Ingredients + Garnishes
- 2 hearty burger buns, toasted
- sprouts
- greens
Preparation
Step 1
Instructions For the Portobellos
Remove the stems of the portobellos. Then, use a spoon to scoop out the gills and discard. Add both portobellos to a large ziploc bag or container.
Add the balsamic, chives, shallots, olive oil, tahini, garlic, salt, and pepper to a bowl and whisk together. Pour the marinade into the bag and toss to coat the mushrooms.
Let the mushrooms marinate for at least 30 minutes, tossing every 10-15 minutes.
Heat a grill pan or grill over high heat. Place the mushrooms on the grill and grill for 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and let cool slightly.
For the Blue Cheese
While the mushrooms marinate, make the blue cheese by adding the hemp seeds, almond milk, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, tahini, and sea salt to a blender. Blend on high for 2 minutes.
While the mixture is blending, crumble the tofu in a bowl.
Pour the hemp seed mixture over the tofu and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to use. For the
Caramelized Onions
Melt coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in the onions and agave nectar and cook for 10-15 minutes or until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
To Assemble the Burgers
Place a portobello on each bun, top with caramelized onions, blue cheese, and sprouts. Serve immediately.