Ciao! Aug/Sept 2016 Digital Issue | Page 16

inthekitchen The Bella Our deconstruction of the popular veggie option for burger lovers. INGREDIENTS Balsamic Onions see Blueberry Yum Yum (pg 15) Fancy Tomatoes 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 red onion, medium diced 2 1/2 tsp mustard seed 1 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 cup white wine vinegar Herb Mayo See Blueberry Yum Yum (pg 15) Burgers 4 burger buns 4 portobello mushrooms 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 1 cup mixed baby greens METHOD Balsamic Onions See Blueberry Yum Yum (pg 15) Fancy Tomatoes 1. Combine all ingredients except tomatoes in a pot and heat on high, stirring every few minutes, until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat and let cool 15 minutes. 2. Place tomatoes in a heat safe container. Stir mixture well then pour over tomatoes. Mix well. Herb Mayo See Blueberry Yum Yum (pg 15) Burgers 1. Lightly spritz both sides of mushroom with water to moisten. Grill, covered, until mushroom is soft. 2. Lightly toast burger buns and smear with herb mayo. Add tomatoes, blue cheese, mushroom patty, onions, greens and top bun. Yield 4 servings 14 ciao! / aug/sep / two thousand sixteen