Plant-Based BBQ Hawaiian Burger

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.

INGREDIENTS

Recipe yields 4 vegan burgers

For burger

• 4 burger buns (choose GF option if you prefer)
• 4 portobello mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, sliced into rings
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 4 pineapple slices
• 4 leaves of butterhead lettuce or greens of choice
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt & Black pepper to taste
• About 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

For BBQ sauce

• 5 cups organic ketchup
• 4 tbsp. peanut or almond butter made with the NutraMilk
• 2 tbsp. molasses
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or brown sugar*
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce (use tamari or coconut aminos for GF)
• 2 tbsp. vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp. Sriracha, or other hot sauce

For peanut butter

• 2 cups (275g) peanuts (untoasted, unsalted)
• pinch salt (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Start by making the peanut butter for BBQ sauce.
  • Place peanuts in the NutraMilk container.
  • Press Butter cycle, set for 2-3 minutes.
  • Press Start.
  • Open the container lid.
  • Set aside 4 tbps. for BBQ sauce and store the rest for later use.

• Add all BBQ sauce ingredients to a medium sized bowl and whisk to combine. Makes about 2 cups. Set aside and store leftover in the refrigerator up to a week.

• Pre-heat your grill to medium-high.
• Place the mushroom caps in the bowl and toss with BBQ sauce, using a spoon to evenly coat. Let stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes,
• Place the mushrooms on the grill, reserving BBQ marinade for basting. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until tender, brushing with marinade frequently.
• Add pineapple slices and onions to the grill (lid closed) and cook until tender.
• Add buns to the cooler side of the grill for a few minutes before taking everything out.
• Remove everything and make your burger in the order that you prefer most.
• You can add any other ingredients you desire such as cheese; make it a double Portobello mushroom if you love mushrooms like me; add all the sauce you want. Enjoy!