Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Caprese
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Caprese is an easy vegetarian recipe. Mushrooms are quickly flavored in a balsamic marinade, grilled and then topped with fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomato slices and freshbasil leaves.
Servings: 4
Calories: 298kcal
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 homemade basil pesto OR store bought prepared pesto
- 8 slices Campari tomatoes, 2 tomatoes
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In small bowl combine Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, chopped basil and kosher salt until blended.
- Transfer mixture to ziplock plastic bag. Add Portobello caps. Seal and marinate 30-60 minutes, turning once. Remove portobellos from bag and discard marinade.
- Meanwhile, preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
- Grill portobellos until tender, turning once, 9-10 minutes per side.
- Arrange portobellos on serving platter. Top each with mozzarella slice, 1 Tbs. pesto, 2 tomato slices and fresh basil leaf.
Notes
Serving Suggestion: Serve on a ciabatta roll for a fabulous Portobello "Burger"!
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Make it a sandwich and serve on a roll
- Use store bought pesto in place of our homemade pesto
- Chop the mushrooms, mozzarella and tomatoes into bitesize pieces and toss with pasta
- Replace the mozzarella with a vegan cheese option and you’ll have a plant based recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 573mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 547IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg