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Author Chef Derek Sarno

These mouthwatering portabella sliders were created by Chef Derek Sarno and are perfect for barbecues and cookouts. Choose one or all six distinct flavor profiles: BBQ, Curry, Italian, Steak, Porky and Nacho.

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Ingredients

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BASE RECIPE

  • 12 portabellas (2 per flavor)
  • Olive oil
  • Sea salt flakes

BBQ-SEASONED SLIDERS with Quick Pickles

  • 2 portabella mushrooms, roasted and seasoned
  • 2 medium soft buns, toasted
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • For Quick Pickles:
    • 3/4 large cucumber, thinly sliced rounds
    • 2 tbsp vinegar
    • 1 tsp agave nectar or powdered sugar
    • 1 Bird’s Eye Chili, finely chopped

CURRY-INSPIRED SLIDERS

  • 2 portabellas, roasted and seasoned
  • 2 medium soft buns, toasted
  • 2 tbsp non-dairy Greek yogurt
  • 4 tbsp masala curry blend seasoning
  • 3 tbsp mayo
  • 1 red onion, thinly shaved
  • 2 tomato slices
  • 1 handful alfalfa sprouts

ITALIAN-INSPIRED PORTABELLA SLIDERS

  • 2 portabellas, roasted and seasoned
  • 2 medium soft buns, toasted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 handful arugula/rocket
  • Pesto Mayo Dressing:
    • 3 tbsp mayo
    • Small handful fresh basil
    • 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts
    • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (or Wicked Garlic Herb Nooch)
    • 1 toasted garlic clove
    • Salt to taste

STEAK-SEASONED PORTABELLA SLIDERS

  • 2 portabellas, roasted and seasoned
  • 2 medium soft buns, toasted
  • 2 tbsp steak blend seasoning
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, toasted and peeled
  • Small handful of baby spinach, wilted
  • 1 small red onion, shaved super thin
  • 2 slices tomato

PORKY-SEASONED PORTABELLA SLIDERS

  • 2 portabellas, roasted and seasoned
  • 2 medium soft buns, toasted
  • 1/4 cabbage, shaved for coleslaw
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 3 tbsp mayo
  • 2 tbsp BBQ blend seasoning
  • 3 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp agave or powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp celery salt

NACHO-INSPIRED PORTABELLA SLIDERS

  • 2 portabellas, roasted and seasoned
  • 2 medium soft buns, toasted
  • 6 corn tortilla chips
  • 6 pickled jalapeno slices
  • 2 tbsp jalapeno pickle juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 red onion, thinly shaved
  • 2 tomato slices
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

BASE RECIPE

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F with convection setting.
  2. Clean Portabella mushrooms by gently brushing off debris and trimming stems.
  3. Roasting: Place mushrooms top side down on a baking sheet, drizzle olive oil and sprinkle sea salt. Roast for 12-15 minutes until tender and juicy. Allow to cool.
  4. Marinate mushrooms in chosen seasoning for 15 minutes or overnight for enhanced flavor.

BBQ-SEASONED SLIDERS with Quick Pickles

  1. Marinate/Season: Drizzle roasted portabella mushrooms with olive oil, BBQ Blend Seasoning, and toss. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Grill mushrooms until tender. Toast buns on the grill.
  3. Prepare Quick Pickles: Combine vinegar, agave, cucumber, and Bird’s Eye Chili. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  4. Assemble: Spread mayo and BBQ sauce on buns. Place grilled portabella, red onion, and quick pickles on buns.

CURRY-INSPIRED SLIDERS

  1. Season portabellas: Combine roasted portabellas with yogurt and curry blend seasoning. Grill and toast buns.
  2. Prepare dressing: Mix mayo with 2 tbsp of curry seasoning.
  3. Assemble: Spread curry dressing on buns. Layer portabellas, red onion, tomato slices, and alfalfa sprouts.

ITALIAN-INSPIRED PORTABELLA SLIDERS

  1. Season portabellas: Combine roasted portabellas with Italian seasoning and granulated garlic. Grill and toast buns.
  2. Prepare dressing: Grind basil, pine nuts, and garlic; mix with mayo. Add salt.
  3. Assemble: Layer dressing on buns, add tomato slice, arugula tossed with olive oil, and grilled portabella.

STEAK-SEASONED PORTABELLA SLIDERS

  1. Season portabellas: Drizzle olive oil, add steak blend seasoning and black pepper. Grill and toast buns.
  2. Garlic-Spinach-Mayo: In a mortar, smash garlic, add spinach, and mayo. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Assemble: Layer garlic-spinach-mayo on buns, add portabella, tomato, and red onion.

PORKY-SEASONED PORTABELLA SLIDERS

  1. Season portabellas: Drizzle olive oil, add BBQ sauce. Grill and toast buns.
  2. Coleslaw topper: Combine vinegar, agave, mayo, Dijon mustard, and celery salt. Add cabbage and carrot. Season as needed.
  3. Assemble: Spread mayo on buns, add portabella, and a generous portion of coleslaw.

NACHO-INSPIRED PORTABELLA SLIDERS

  1. Season portabellas: Drizzle olive oil, add cumin, chili powder, and coriander. Grill and toast buns.
  2. Dressing: Grind tortilla chips and pickled jalapenos, mix with mayo.
  3. Assemble: Spread tortilla dressing on buns, layer avocado, red onion, tomato, and portabella.

Notes

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