Portabello Burgers Ingredients: 4 large Portabello mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, sliced into very thin slivers 1 tsp. fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp. dried, (optional) 1 tsp. fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried, (optional) 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Directions: 1. Preheat broiler or grill. Wipe mushrooms with damp cloth. Remove stems. With paring knife, make slits in tops of caps. Stuff slivers of garlic and herbs (if using) into slits. 2. In small bowl, whisk together oil and vinegar with salt and pepper to taste. Brush mushrooms with oil mixture. Place mushrooms, cap-side down, on pan and broil or grill until soft and brown, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. 3. Serve in place of steak or with lettuce and tomato on toasted wholegrain buns. Makes 4 servings Nutrition Information: Per serving: 94 calories, 7 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, 1 g dietary fiber, 8 mg sodium Source: American Institute for Cancer Research
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