May is National Hamburger Month, but here at One Green Planet, I know we prefer veggie burgers. These portobello burgers are so filling and they are exceptionally tasty. Your omnivore friends will like them as much as your vegan friends do! Celebrate Memorial Day with a vegan BBQ and be sure to grill up these portobellos. Let your guests top them with their favorite burger toppings. Some of my favorites include avocado, onions, tomato, roasted red peppers, a grainy mustard, and vegenaise. You don’t want to miss out on these!

Ingredients (makes 2 burgers)

• 2 portobello mushrooms, wiped clean and stem removed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• Pinch of sea salt and pepper

Preparation:

1. Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic,  basil, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper, until blended well.
2. Pour mixture over mushroom caps and let marinade for 20-30 minutes, flipping mushrooms over once.
3. Heat barbecue to medium-high heat and place mushrooms on grill, gill side up first.
4. Let cook for 4-6 minutes on each side.
5. Remove mushrooms onto toasted hamburger buns and top with your favourite toppings.
6. Enjoy!