Hamburguesa de Champiñones

The Hamburguesa de Champiñones is a delicious vegetarian burger that showcases the earthy flavors of mushrooms combined with zesty Mexican spices. Topped with fresh avocado and pico de gallo, it's a satisfying meal for any burger lover.

Ingredients

• Portobello mushrooms - 2 large
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cornmeal - 1/4 cup
• Breadcrumbs - 1/4 cup
• Egg - 1 large
• Avocado - 1, sliced
• Pico de gallo - 1/2 cup
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Lettuce leaves - 2

Steps

1. Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Brush the Portobello mushrooms with the spice mixture and let them marinate for about 10 minutes.
4. In another bowl, combine cornmeal, breadcrumbs, and the egg. Mix until well combined.
5. Take the marinated mushrooms and dip them into the breadcrumb mixture, coating them evenly on both sides.
6. Place the coated mushrooms on the grill or skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are tender and golden brown.
7. While the mushrooms are cooking, toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
8. Assemble the burgers by placing a grilled mushroom on the bottom half of each bun, adding lettuce, avocado slices, and a generous spoonful of pico de gallo on top.
9. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from mushrooms, which can help combat oxidative stress.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health and satiety.

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