Name: Balsamic Portobello Burgers with Caramelized Onions & Garlic Aioli
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 (Burgers)
Ingredients: 1 head garlic ((to roast)); 3/4 cup raw cashews; 2 cloves garlic, minced ((omit for less intense garlic flavor)); 1 Tbsp avocado or olive oil; 1/3 cup water ((or sub unsweetened almond milk for creamier consistency)); Salt + pepper ((to taste)); 4 medium-large portobello mushrooms ((organic when possible)); 3 Tbsp avocado or olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning ((dried basil + oregano)); 2 cloves garlic, minced ((2 cloves yield ~1 Tbsp or 6 g)); 1 healthy pinch each salt and black pepper; 1 Tbsp avocado or olive oil; 1 medium white or yellow onion, peeled + sliced into 1/4-inch rings; 4 whole wheat hamburger buns ((ensure vegan-friendly as needed // sub lettuce wraps or GF buns for gluten-free)); 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced ((optional // organic when possible)); Lettuce or greens of choice ((optional))