Portobello Mushroom Sandwich with Vegan Cheese Sauce
Elevate your sandwich game with this Portobello Mushroom Sandwich with Vegan Cheese Sauce. Picture this: robust portobello mushrooms marinated to perfection, grilled to tender perfection, nestled between a soft burger ban, and covered with a velvety and decadent vegan cheese sauce.
Ingredients
For the vegan cheese sauce:
- 1 1/2 cup Raw cashews soaked for 4 hours or overnight, then drained
- 1/2 cup water adjust as needed for consistency
- 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric for color
- Salt to taste
Other ingredients:
- 4 Burger buns toasted on the inside
- 4 large Portobello mushroom caps stems removed
- 4 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 4 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil plus more for grilling
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh spinach or arugula a generous handful
- 1 Red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
For the vegan cheese sauce:
- In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, and salt.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste and add more water if needed for a pourable consistency.
For the Portobello burgers:
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the mushroom caps in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes, flipping once.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Brush with olive oil.
- Grill the mushrooms for about 5 minutes on each side, or until tender and grill marks appear.
For the assembly:
- Spread a generous amount of the vegan cheese sauce on each slice of the toasted burger buns.
- On one slice, place a layer of spinach or arugula, followed by slices of grilled portobello mushroom, tomato, and red onion.
- Top with the second slice of bread, cheese sauce side down.
- Slice each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Portobello Mushroom Sandwich with Vegan Cheese Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
577
% Daily Value*
Fat
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
22
g
Sodium
379
mg
16
%
Potassium
841
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
48
g
16
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
100
mg
10
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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