Tuesday, October 27, 2009

RECIPE #24: PORTABELLA BURGERS WITH AVOCADO SPREAD

COOK TIME 16 Min
READY IN 16 Min

INGREDIENTS
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

DIRECTIONS
Brush mushrooms and onion slices with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
Heat large skillet or grill pan over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
Transfer mushrooms to plate, cavity side up; cover to keep warm. In same skillet, cook onion slices until golden, about 8 minutes, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, combine in small bowl, 1/2 of the Avocado, yogurt, garlic and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; mash until smooth.
Spoon onions and roasted peppers into mushroom cavities, divided equally. Spread smooth Avocado mixture on bottom of each bun; top each with stuffed mushrooms.
Top with remaining sliced Avocado. Cover with tops of buns.

Nutritional Information
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 395
Total Fat: 21.4g
Sodium: 1011mg
Total Carbs: 42.1g
Dietary Fiber: 9.2g
Protein: 11.8g

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