Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • 4 portobella mushroom caps (stems removed)
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar or harvarti cheese (omit if vegan)
  • 4 brioche burger buns (toasted (use gluten free if needed))
  • 4 tablespoons fig preserves
  • 8 slices cooked bacon (omit if vegeterain/vegan)
  • 4 fried eggs
  • arugula or lettuce (tomato)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 of your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instruction

  • In a large gallon size zip top bag, combine the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes and pepper. Add the mushroom caps and toss to coat. Let the mushrooms marinate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outside grill or grill pan to high. Place the mushrooms on the grill and grill until lightly charred, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and grill an additional 3-5 minutes. During the last minute add the cheese.
  • Spread each toasted bottom bun with fig preserves. Add you mushroom burgers, bacon and eggs. Top as desired with tomatoes + arugula. Spread each top bun with ketchup (see below) and then add it to your burger. Eat!