Portobello Burgers with Sun Dried Tomato Mayo & Basil Pesto Aioli [V]
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Recipe type: Entree, Burger
Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian
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Serves: 4 Portobello Mushroom Burgers
 
Delicious portobello mushroom burgers served with basil pesto aioli and sun dried tomato mayonnaise. Light, fresh and healthy! Perfect for the last few weeks of summer.
Ingredients
Basil Pesto Aioli
  • 2 ounces fresh basil
  • 2 TBS olive oil
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 4-5 cloves fresh garlic
  • ¼ cup vegan parmesan (store bought or homemade)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Sun Dried Tomato Mayonnaise
  • 2 TBS sun dried tomatoes, finely minced
  • 1 TBS fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 4 White buns (free of dairy or eggs)
  • 4 Portobello mushroom caps, cleaned
  • 2 cups arugula
  • Roasted red peppers (canned or roasted yourself)
  • Vegan gouda cheese (we used Follow Your Heart brand)
  • Grilled onion
  • 1-2 TBS sherry vinegar
  • Basil pesto aioli (recipe above)
  • Sun dried tomato mayonnaise (recipe above)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Basil Pesto Aioli
  1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients
  2. Set aside
Sun Dried Tomato Aioli
  1. Combine ingredients and set aside
Burgers
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit
  2. On a cast iron skillet, heat ½ TBS olive oil on medium high heat
  3. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes per side
  4. Set aside
  5. Add additional ½ TBS of olive oil and sear mushroom caps for about 2-3 minutes per side
  6. Top mushrooms with two slices each of vegan gouda cheese
  7. Place skillet and mushrooms in oven and allow to cook another 7 minutes
  8. While mushrooms finish cooking, toss your arugula in sherry
  9. Remove mushrooms from over and begin building your burgers!
  10. ENJOY!
  11. Store leftover mushrooms for up to 24 hours.
Recipe by Eat Figs, Not Pigs at https://www.eatfigsnotpigs.com/portobello-burgers-with-sun-dried-tomato-mayo-basil-pesto-aioli-v/