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Balsamic Portobellos Caprese

June 17, 2019 by GG 13 Comments

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Balsamic Portobellos Caprese in a balsamic marinade are grilled then topped with fresh mozzarella, pesto, compari tomato slices and fresh basil leaves. An easy grilling recipe that's perfect for Meatless Monday in the summer!

Balsamic Portobellos Caprese, an easy vegetarian recipe, is quickly flavored in a balsamic marinade, grilled and then topped with fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomato slices and fresh basil leaves. Meatless Monday just got even more delicious with this tasty portobello mushroom dinner recipe and the fresh flavors of caprese!

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Portobellos Caprese Recipe

I’m a push over when it comes to anything caprese. Fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil…..it doesn’t get much better than that! Brings me right back to my visit to Italy a few years ago…..and makes me wish I was there again!

Inspired by a caprese platter, I flavored portobello mushrooms in a balsamic marinade, grilled them and crowned them with fresh mozzarella, pesto and campari tomato slices. Topped with the finishing touch of fresh basil leaves, this portobello mushroom with mozzarella cheese recipe can be a vegetarian meal or a side dish. I actually ate mine as a little snack! Talk about eating healthy, beautiful and fabulously delicious! Trust me, I savored that moment!

An absolute favorite recipe of mine, Balsamic Portobellos Caprese will make a pesto lover out of everyone.  An delicious grilling recipe that’s perfect for Meatless Monday in the summer and can easily become a portobello caprese sandwich or portobello burger when you put it on a ciabiatta roll or hamburger bun! 

This recipe is part of Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck

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Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

You will need just a few basic ingredients to make this amazingly delicious portobello mushroom burger recipe!

  • Balsamic vinegar
  • olive oil
  • garlic, minced
  • fresh basil
  • kosher salt
  • portobello mushrooms
  • fresh mozzarella
  • pesto
  • tomatoes

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Caprese Recipes

Do you love the fresh flavors of caprese as much as I do? Then you’ll definitely want to try these recipes that also were inspired by caprese flavors.

Quinoa Caprese, Eggplant Caprese Sandwich and Baked Panko Chicken Caprese

A side dish of Quinoa Caprese combines quinoa, the oh-so popular super food, and those flavors known as “Caprese” for your new favorite dish of the summer!

A balsamic vinaigrette permeates into each lovely layer of this Eggplant Caprese Sandwich making every bite a party in your mouth!  Caprese Burgers are seasoned with bits of sundried tomatoes and topped with melted fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, fresh basil leaves and a balsamic drizzle!

Baked Panko-Crusted Chicken Caprese, warm, perfectly seasoned, baked chicken is topped with the flavors of fresh mozzarella, garden fresh plum tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.

Caprese Grilled Cheese, Pesto Caprese Naan Pizza and Caprese Skewers

Caprese Grilled Cheese is bursting with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, basil leaves, and of course, butter! A classic sandwich with a fabulous updated flavor!

Grilled Pesto Caprese Naan Pizza made with Caprese, the beloved combination of mozzarella, tomato and basil with balsamic vinegar, becomes an easy Meatless Monday meal or fabulous appetizer!

Caprese Skewers With Pesto is an easy recipe for a homemade pesto dipping sauce served with skewers of fresh basil, mozzarella and tomatoes. A well deserved indulgence when you unwind after a busy week and perfect for entertaining.

Well, that should hold you over with caprese recipes for awhile, agree?

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Balsamic Portobellos Caprese in a balsamic marinade are grilled then topped with fresh mozzarella, pesto, compari tomato slices and fresh basil leaves. An easy grilling recipe that's perfect for Meatless Monday in the summer!
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Balsamic Portobellos Caprese
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinating Time
1 hr
Total Time
30 mins
 

Balsamic Portobellos Caprese in a balsamic marinade are grilled then topped with fresh mozzarella, pesto, campari tomato slices and fresh basil leaves. An easy grilling recipe that's perfect for Meatless Monday in the summer! 

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: balsamic portobello mushroom, portobello tomato cheese recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 298 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 4 Portobello caps, about 9 oz.
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella, 4 oz.
  • 1/4 cup Basil Pesto OR store bought prepared pesto
  • 8 slices Campari tomatoes, 2 tomatoes
  • fresh basil leaves
Instructions
  1. In small bowl combine Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, chopped basil and kosher salt until blended.
  2. Transfer mixture to ziplock plastic bag. Add Portobello caps. Seal and marinate 30-60 minutes, turning once. Remove portobellos from bag and discard marinade.
  3. Meanwhile, preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
  4. Grill portobellos until tender, turning once, 9-10 minutes per side.
  5. Arrange portobellos on serving platter. Top each with mozzarella slice, 1 Tbs. pesto, 2 tomato slices and fresh basil leaf.
Recipe Notes

Serving Suggesrion: Serve on a ciabatta roll for a fabulous Portobello "Burger"!

Nutrition Facts
Balsamic Portobellos Caprese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 573mg25%
Potassium 345mg10%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 547IU11%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 175mg18%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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