Spicy Portobello Burgers

I have an addiction to burgers. I also have an addiction to spice and Latin foods in general. When making the decision to go vegetarian at the start of the year, I knew I would miss certain things. Burgers come in near the top of the list, but that doesn’t mean that I have to hang up my grill mitt and tongs. Oh no!

I set out to make a spicy portobello burger that was not only packed with flavor, it’s juicy, spicy, cheesy, AND we get the best topping for a burger in my humble opinion: the vine-ripened heirloom summer tomato! Put all of that deliciousness in-between Flatout^® Foldit Artisan Flatbreads, and you have the perfect filling-to-bun ratio, which is an art in and of itself.

Give Me All The Sauces

Good burgers always start with great sauces, and it’s really easy to make your own. You control everything down to the sodium content, and if you want to throw in that extra clove of garlic, by all means, do it. You can typically find dried chiles in any major supermarket these days, but make sure that they are still pliable. They shouldn’t crumble if you try to bend them. I find that removing the stems and seeds before re-constituting them makes life much easier. To do that, I get my kitchen shears, cut the stem off, then make a slit down one side. I pull the chile apart, so it’s flat, and expose the seeds making them easy to remove.

To re-constitute them, boil a large pot of water, then pour that boiling water over the dried chiles. Let them sit for 20-30 minutes until soft. Reserve a half cup of the soaking water, and add it, the chiles, and the remaining guajillo sauce ingredients to a blender, and blend that baby until smooth!

Sauce Number 2

There is another sauce to be made here! I fell in love with chimichurri while eating at an Argentinian restaurant for the first time. It’s so simple, yet so flavorful. It’s usually served with grilled meats, but in our case the recipient is a portobello mushroom! It’s typically made with parsley and oregano, but I had to sneak in the cilantro here.

To save you some time, I feel I should mention that there are pre-made versions of both of these sauces. I strongly urge you to try these yourself, however. They’re worth the effort, and you can work wonders with the leftovers.

It’s Grill Time

To grill these beauties up, I like to score the underside of the mushroom ever so slightly. It allows the chimichurri to penetrate the mushroom, packing in even more flavor.

A few minutes on a medium-high grill, which imparts a lovely char and grill marks on the mushrooms, and we are nearly ready to feast. Spicy portobello burgers are imminent.

Show Me The Fold

I must tell you about these amazing little Flatout^® Foldit Artisan Flatbreads. They are perfect for stuffing with your favorite ingredients, and are perfect for this burger. The flavor is on point and even though they are delightfully soft, they stand up to the moist portobellos and juicy tomatoes in this dish. You know how it happens – your juicy ingredients can make a bun soggy to the point of disintegration. Not this guy. It also keeps your toppings surprisingly in place! No topping jumpers to be had.

At 90 calories per Foldit Flatbread, it’s the perfect food vehicle for summer. It’s nearly half the calories of a regular hamburger bun, so you’re definitely winning. All of their products are low in fat, a good source of fiber, and perfect for wraps, pinwheels, and super easy pizzas. All around, this recipe is a unique, spicy portobello burger worthy of backyard BBQ Grilling! Just add a pint of your favorite IPA.

Presenting Spicy Portobello Burgers

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Cheers To Summer,

 

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Disclaimer*: This post was sponsored by Flatout Flatbread, and I was compensated for this recipe and post. All opinions are completely, 100% my own.

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