Most
people think that in order to keep up that perfect bikini body for the summer
pool parties and beach days, they can no longer eat the food that they love.
That can’t be farther from the truth! You can turn your relaxing summer nights
into fun family events and barbeque your favorite foods without derailing your
diet. All you have to do is put a healthy spin on your beloved foods and no one
will be the wiser. Everyone loves a good burger at a cookout, am I right? Well
why not turn the burgers into Portobello burgers? Portobello mushrooms are
known for their meaty texture, so even the men won’t be disappointed.Portobella Mushroom Burger with Avocados
Ingredients:
- 4 medium portabella
mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 medium onion, cut into
1/2 inch slices
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black
pepper, divided
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp low-fat yogurt
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 4 hamburger buns, lightly
toasted
- 4 roasted red peppers, from a jar
Preparation:
Brush
mushrooms and onion slices with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and
1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
Heat large skillet or grill pan over medium heat until
hot. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. Transfer
mushrooms to plate, cavity side up; cover to keep warm.
In same skillet, cook onion slices until golden, about 8
minutes, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, combine in small bowl, 1/2 of the avocado,
yogurt, garlic and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; mash until
smooth.
Spoon onions and roasted
peppers into mushroom cavities, divided equally. Spread smooth Avocado mixture
on bottom of each bun; top each with stuffed mushrooms.
Top with remaining sliced avocado. Cover with tops of
buns.
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