Cayenne Portobello Burgers with Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
 
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Yields: 4 burgers
Ingredients
For the mushrooms:
  • 4 medium-size portobello mushrooms (try not to get huge ones!)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (reduce to 1/4 tsp for less of a kick)
  • sprinkle of ground black pepper
For the herbed goat cheese spread:
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 small cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp thyme leaves
For serving:
  • 4 English muffins
  • arugula
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425. (Alternatively, these can be made on a medium-hot grill.) Remove portobello stems and wipe the tops clean with a damp paper towel.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and cayenne. Brush both sides of the portobellos, especially the gill side, with this marinade. Place portobellos gill side up in a glass baking dish. Sprinkle with pepper.
  3. Roast for 15-20 minutes, until portobellos are soft and juicy.
  4. While mushrooms are roasting, mix together all ingredients in the herbed goat cheese spread. Toast the English muffins.
  5. Remove portobellos from oven. Spread both halves of each English muffin with the goat cheese spread, place portobello on top, and finish with a small handful of arugula before pressing the top of the English muffin on.
  6. Enjoy!
Recipe by Coffee & Quinoa at https://www.coffeeandquinoa.com/2013/06/cayenne-portobello-burgers-with-herbed-goat-cheese-spread/