Portobello Sandwiches

2 cloves garlic, minced

6 tablespoons olive oil

½ teaspoon dried thyme

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

4 large portobello mushroom caps

4 hamburger buns

1 tablespoon capers

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon capers, drained

1 large tomato, sliced

4 leaves lettuce

Turn on broiler, and adjust rack so it is as close to heat source as possible.

In a medium-size mixing bowl, mix together garlic, olive oil, thyme, vinegar, salt and pepper.

Put the mushroom caps, bottom side up, in a shallow baking pan. Brush the caps with 1/2 the dressing. Put the caps under the broiler, and cook for 5 minutes.

Turn the caps, and brush with the remaining dressing. Broil 4 minutes. Toast the buns lightly .

In a small bowl, mix capers and mayonnaise. Spread mayonnaise mixture on the buns, top with mushroom caps, tomato and lettuce.