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
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
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In small bowl combine Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, chopped basil and kosher salt until blended.
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Transfer mixture to ziplock plastic bag. Add Portobello caps. Seal and marinate 30-60 minutes, turning once. Remove portobellos from bag and discard marinade.
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Meanwhile, preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
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Grill portobellos until tender, turning once, 9-10 minutes per side.
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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.