Moroccan spiced portobello burgers with cucumber raita
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Points®
Total time: 24 min • Prep: 18 min • Cook: 6 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
These vegetarian burgers are packed with traditional Moroccan spices like cardamom and cloves, which are complemented nicely by a fresh, cooling cucumber-studded raita. Raita is a common condiment on the Indian subcontinent that usually includes yogurt mixed with cucumber and mint. We’ve called for an English cucumber which has a thin, edible skin that doesn’t require peeling unless you just want to. Portobello caps are big, easily standing in as a meatless option for burger patties. Look for large, smooth caps without any mushy bits or excessive browning. You can serve these on buns smeared with the raita or fork-and-knife style with the raita on the side for dipping.
Ingredients
Plain fat free yogurt
0.75 cup(s)
Cucumber
0.25 cup(s)
Peppermint leaves
1 tsp
Table salt
0.5 tsp
Black pepper
0.5 tsp
Ground cinnamon
1 tsp
Ground cumin
1 tsp
Ground cardamom
0.5 tsp
Table salt
0.5 tsp
Ground cloves
0.25 tsp
Cayenne pepper
0.125 tsp
Cooking spray
3 spray(s)
Portabella mushrooms
4 large
Fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp
Instructions
1
To make the raita, mix yogurt, cucumber, mint, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and black pepper in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate 1 hour or up to 2 days.
2
To make the burgers, mix the cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, cloves and cayenne on a large plate. Spray the caps on both sides with nonstick spray; coat both sides by pressing into the spice mixture.
3
Off heat, spray the grill rack or a grill pan with nonstick spray, then prepare the grill or heat the pan over medium heat. Add the caps and cook until somewhat softened and browned, turning once, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice, transfer to a serving platter, and let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving with raita. Yields 1 cap and about 1/4 cup of raita per serving.
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