Halloumi Burger on Portobello Mushroom "Bun"
MAKES 1
This delicious, grain-free burger will hit the spot with both low-carb eaters and the grain-free club. Filled with flavor, it will become a summer favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 portobello mushrooms (stems removed)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (divided use)
- 3 ounces halloumi cheese (sliced)
- 2 teaspoons za'atar seasoning
- 1 Roma tomato (cut in half lengthwise)
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Arugula or microgreens
Directions
- Preheat grill or heat a heavy skillet on stove over medium-high heat. Brush mushrooms with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place mushrooms, gills-side down, on hot grill or pan. Cook 5 minutes. Flip and drizzle with additional olive oil. Cook until soft, but still sturdy enough to serve as a bun, 5 to 7 minutes more.
- Brush halloumi and tomato with oil and sprinkle with za'atar. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until slightly softened and marked by grill.
- Mix pesto and mayo together. Slather gills-side of mushrooms with pesto mayo. Top one mushroom with haloumi, roasted tomatoes, and greens. Cover with other mushroom. Enjoy immediately.
Cook Tips
For a vegan option, substitute firm tofu for halloumi.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 1 servings)- Calories: 1200
- Fat: 113.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 29.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 70.0 mg
- Sodium: 1500.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.0 g
- Fiber: 5.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 10.0 g
- Protein: 26.0 g