Mushroom Shawarma Burger

The Mushroom Shawarma Burger is a delicious vegan twist on the classic Lebanese street food, featuring marinated mushrooms stacked high with fresh toppings. Savory, spiced, and satisfying, this burger is perfect for a quick meal or a backyard gathering.

Ingredients

• Portobello mushrooms - 2 large
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Whole grain burger buns - 2
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Tomato, sliced - 1 medium
• Cucumber, sliced - 1/2 medium
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 1/4 medium
• Pickles - 4 slices

Steps

1. Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat.
2. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
3. Clean the portobello mushrooms and remove the stems, then brush both sides with the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes.
4. Grill the marinated mushrooms for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until tender and charred.
5. While the mushrooms are grilling, prepare the tahini sauce by mixing tahini and water together until smooth; add a pinch of salt if desired.
6. Toast the whole grain burger buns on the grill for about 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
7. Assemble the burgers by placing a grilled mushroom on each bun, followed by tahini sauce, sliced tomato, cucumber, red onion, pickles, and chopped parsley.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Mushroom Shawarma Burger!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 480 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from mushrooms that help boost the immune system.
• High in fiber from whole grains and vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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