Caprese Avocado “Cheeseburgers”
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette-Susan Nicholson
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps
Ingredients
- 4 English muffins
- 2 Tbsp. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 16 fresh basil leaves
- thinly sliced red onion
- 2 cups arugula
- 6 tsp. olive oil, divided use
- 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 4 large Portobello mushroom caps
- coarse salt and pepper
Directions
- Cut the English muffins in halve lengthwise, and toast. Transfer to a plate, cut-side up. Immediately sprinkle each top half with 2 Tbsp. shredded mozzarella cheese.
- On each bottom half, arrange 1/4 of the avocado slices, 4 fresh basil leaves and thinly sliced red onion.
- Toss arugula and 4 tsp. olive oil, balsamic vinegar; set aside.
- Brush rounded side of mushroom caps with remaining olive oil; sprinkle gill side with coarse salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet on medium-high. Cover and cook mushrooms, gill-side up, 3 minutes. Reduce to medium heat; turn, cover and cook mushrooms 3 more minutes or until cooked through. Place gill-side up on bottom muffin halves. Top with sliced tomatoes and the dressed arugula. Add muffin top and serve.