Portobello Mushroom Gourmet Burger

Note from Cheri: The following text and recipe is re-printed with permission from The Starving Students Vegetarian Cookbook by Dede Hall, 2001 Warner Books. The book contains over 150 recipes for quick, cheap and delicious meals for one with simple directions that anyone can follow -- even if they've never fried an egg before. Dede even uses easy to understand terms such as a handful of this or a splash of that. This book is a perfect gift for college kids living on their own for the first time. Click here for more information about The Starving Students Vegetarian Cookbook as well as more sample recipes.

Serves 1
10 Minutes
Skillet with Lid
Stovetop

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large Portobello mushroom, stem removed sprinkle of garlic salt couple splashes Worcestershire Sauce sprig parsley, cut up 1 slice Swiss cheese 1 hamburger bun

1. In skillet, on medium-high heat, heat oil 1 minute. 2. Lay mushroom in pan and sprinkle with garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley. 3. Cook 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. 4. Cover pan, lower heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes. 5. Place cheese over mushroom. Cover and cook one minute, or until cheese melts. Serve on buttered hamberger bun, adding your choice of condiments.