Grilled Portobello Burger

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1. If using uncooked bread place in the oven following the instructions on the packet;
2. Clean the mushrooms using a damp paper towel to rub them gently. If they are very dirty gently peel away the skin;
3. To make the marinade mix some chopped garlic, chopped shallot, diced red pepper, balsamic vinegar, shredded fresh basil leaves and fresh lemon juice in a bowl and combine well;
4. Spoon the marinade over the bottom side of the mushrooms before drizzling olive oil over the mushrooms. Set them aside at room temperature and allow marinade for 20 minutes;
5. Heat a chargrill pan to a medium temperature and using a pastry brush paint the bottom of the pan with some olive oil;
6. Place the mushrooms skin side down in the pan and gently cook them from 4 minutes without touching them at all;
7. After 4 minutes, cover the mushrooms with a sheet of tin foil and turn the temperature down to the lowest possible temperature and cook for a further 4 minutes;
8. Remove the pan from the heat and add a slice of cheese to the top of the mushrooms and cover again with tin foil and set aside and allow to melt;
9. Remove the buns from the oven and slice in half;
10. Add the accompaniments of your choice (sliced tomato, lettuce, pickles etc) and place the mushrooms into the buns and serve immediately.