Portabella Burgers with Avocado Spread Recipe

Portabella Burgers with Avocado Spread Recipe

  • 4 medium portabella mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 fully ripened Avocado from Mexico, halved, pitted and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 4 whole grain hamburger buns, toasted
  • 4 roasted red peppers
  1. Brush mushrooms and onion slices with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
  2. Heat large skillet or grill pan over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
  3. Transfer mushrooms to plate, cavity side up; cover to keep warm. In same skillet, cook onion slices until golden, about 8 minutes, turning occasionally.
  4. Meanwhile, combine in small bowl, 1/2 of the Avocado, yogurt, garlic and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; mash until smooth.
  5. Spoon onions and roasted peppers into mushroom cavities, divided equally. Spread smooth Avocado mixture on bottom of each bun; top each with stuffed mushrooms.
  6. Top with remaining sliced Avocado. Cover with tops of buns.