Firing up the grill isn’t only for beef, chicken and pork – you can prepare a tasty recipe over an open flame while skipping the meat with Grilled Apple Portobello Burgers. Simply substitute beef with thick portobello mushrooms and naturally white Envy Apple slices that maintain their beauty while cooking so your finished “burgers” look as delicious as they taste. 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 Envy Apple 
  • 2 portobello mushrooms 
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced 
  • 1 teaspoon oregano 
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1/2 cup herbed goat cheese 
  • 2 brioche buns 
  • 2 parge pieces butter lettuce 
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 

Directions: 

Heat grill to medium heat. 

Slice apples horizontally into thick round wedges and remove seeds using fork. 

Remove portobello stems. 

In small bowl, combine 1/8 cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and salt. 

Using basting brush, coat portobellos on both sides with olive oil mixture. Grill stem sides down 2 minutes then flip. Add goat cheese to portobellos and grill 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted. Remove from grill.