Portobello Mushroom Burger

For all my vegetarians out there here's another favorite of mine.  I got this idea from another blog I read, she incorporates several ingredients into a spread, but I changed up the seasoning and made it easier to make (you'll have all these ingredients at home).  Believe me, the mushroom really soaks up the balsamic vinegar and makes it really juicy, flavorful, and delicious (Just Good Food) making it one of my favorite quick snacks during a busy day.  Enjoy!

Recipe:

1 Portobello Mushroom (The Big One)

2 cloves of garlic (If you love garlic use 2)

2 tbsp good balsamic vinegar

1 tsp olive oil

1/2 tsp paprika (or chili powder whatever you have)

pinch salt

pepper

tbsp goat cheese

mustard

sriracha hot sauce (optional)

good white bread (french or ciabatta)

Directions:

First, get the mushroom and take off the stub part of it and place (the mushroom) in a plate/bowl (Not a cereal bowl but not a plate either something in between) and pour the balsamic and oil over the entire thing.  Mince the garlic cloves and sprinkle on the mushroom along with the other seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika) and rub them all over the mushroom.  Let sit for 20-30 minutes so it really soaks in the flavors (I know this can be difficult to wait but it's worth it).

After waiting, place the mushroom and all the juices in a frying pan turned to medium heat.  You'll cook it for about 4-5 minutes on each side, it will shrink and don't be scared when it darkens but you obviously do not want to burn it so keep an eye on it.

While the mushroom is cooking, cut your bread (make sure it's white because a multi-grain bread will take away from all the yummy flavors of the mushroom) and warm it in an oven for a few minutes at 350.  Then spread goat cheese on one side and a little bit of mustard on the other side.  It is fairly plain because the flavors are so immense and wonderful in the mushroom that I don't want to take away from it by adding tomatoes and lettuce.

Once the mushroom is done cooking, place on the bread and spread a little bit of sriracha, if you please, and enjoy!