Download your free guide to better blood sugar.

Portobello Veggie Burger

Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter

Here’s a great alternative to traditional burger without all the fat and calories. This Portobello Mushroom Burger is packed with protein and fiber thanks to the lentil filling.

Your taste buds will thank you!

When’s the last time you had a burger with only 1 gram of fat?

Print

Portobello Veggie Burger

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This Portobello Mushroom Burger is packed with protein and fiber thanks to the lentil filling. 

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup red onion (sliced)

1 small zucchini, sliced into rounds

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced in strips

2 T. Balsamic vinegar

2 tsp. garlic powder

Olive Oil Spray (as needed)

1 cup Water

Salt & pepper to taste

1 cup lentils (prepared, drained, rinsed)

1/4 cup fat free feta

1 cup mixed greens or spinach

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine red onion, zucchini, yellow pepper, balsamic vinegar, and garlic powder. Spritz lightly with olive oil spray and season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Toss well. Transfer to a grilling basket and place on the grill. Grill for 15 minutes, or until slightly charred. Toss periodically.
  3. Spritz the insides of the portobello mushroom caps with olive oil spray. When there is about 5 minutes remaining for the vegetables, place the mushrooms caps face down on the grill and grill until slightly softened. Flip at the halfway point.
  4. Remove grilled veggies and mushroom caps from the grill. Fill the inside of half the mushroom caps with grilled veggies. Top with lentils and mixed greens. Fill the other half of the portobello caps with feta cheese then place it on top to form the burger. Serve any leftover ingredients as a salad on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

Vegan

Skip the feta cheese and use pesto instead.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 259mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 14g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg

Did you make this recipe?

Share a photo and tag me — I can’t wait to see what you’ve made!

Kathy Levin is an American College of Lifestyle Medicine board-certified lifestyle medicine dietitian and certified diabetes educator who helps people prevent and reverse pre-diabetes and diabetes. With over 30 years of specialized training, she combines evidence-based strategies with compassionate support to help clients achieve lasting health changes. At Nutritiously Simple, she offers personalized programs that empower clients to take control of their health using plant-forward nutrition and sustainable lifestyle strategies.

Improve Your Blood Sugar today

Download your roadmap now and start your journey to better health today!

Take Control of Your Blood Sugar—and thrive