A Vegetaran Alternative to Grilled Hambergers

Grilled portobello mushrooms with red pepper sauce

This recipe is a low-fat, vegetarian alternative to grilled hamburgers that even meat eaters can enjoy!

½ cup chopped, drained roasted red peppers from jar

¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise

1 garlic clove, chopped

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed

4 slices red onion, ½ inch thick

½ tsp. ground black pepper

4 hamburger buns, 100% whole wheat

4 lettuce leaves

Blend the red peppers, mayonaise, garlic and cayenne pepper in a food processor until smooth. Preheat grill to medium heat. Spray mushrooms and onion slices with cooking spray; sprinkle with black pepper. Grill mushro0oms and onions for about 12 minutes, turning often, until tender. Place the buns on the grill and toast about 5 minutes or untill golden brown. Spread each bun with the pepper spread and place a slice of onion, lettuce and mushroom on each bun. Serves four.

Source: Boeing Wellness Health Letter, July 2009

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