Grilled Portabella Mushrooms With Tomatoes And Fresh Mozzarella Food

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH TOMATOES AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat).
• Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over both sides of the mushrooms. Sprinkle the mushrooms with salt and pepper. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes on now if using.
• Drizzle olive oil on grill pan to prevent mushrooms from sticking. Grill until the mushrooms are heated through and tender, about 5 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil and garlic in a medium bowl to blend. Add the tomatoes, cheese, and basil and toss to coat. Season the tomato salad, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Place 1 hot grilled mushroom gill side up on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Spoon the tomato salad atop the mushrooms, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to finish, about 1 tablespoon and serve.
• Drizzle with a splash of balsamic vinegar to finish off if desired. Enjoy!

GRILLED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS WITH TOMATOES AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat).
• Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over both sides of the mushrooms. Sprinkle the mushrooms with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil on grill pan to prevent mushrooms from sticking. Grill until the mushrooms are heated through and tender, about 5 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil and garlic in a medium bowl to blend. Add the tomatoes, cheese, and basil and toss to coat. Season the tomato salad, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Place 1 hot grilled mushroom gill side up on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Spoon the tomato salad atop the mushrooms, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to finish, about 1 tablespoon and serve.

MOZZARELLA STUFFED PORTOBELLOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the portabellas in the balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup of olive oil, gray salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the mushrooms on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
• While the mushrooms are cooling mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan, herbs and the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Place 1 slice (2 if the mushrooms are large) of mozzarella in the cupped side of each mushroom. Distribute the bread and herb mixture evenly over the mushrooms and return to the oven to roast for 5 to 6 minutes or until the mozzarella is molten and the bread and herb topping a nice golden brown. Serve either hot or at room temperature and enjoy.

GRILLED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Remove stems of mushrooms and wipe them with a damp cloth.
• Preheat the broiler or grill.
• Mix oil, vinegar, herbs and garlic in a bowl.
• Brush mushrooms with the mixture.
• Grill or broil the mushrooms 3-5 minutes per side or until soft and brown.

GRILLED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and thyme together. Place mushrooms in a large resealable bag in a single layer.
• Pour mixture over mushrooms and press out as much air as possible.
• Seal bag and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate as long as overnight.
• Grill mushrooms over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
• Serve on fresh baked buns.
• Topping suggestions: sliced onion, lettuce, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup.

GARLIC-HERB PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place mushrooms in a quart size zip lock bag combine remaining ingredients except cheese and pour over the top of the mushrooms.
• Marinate for 1-2 hours, tossing once or twice.
• Remove from marinade and cook on hot grill for 3 minutes on each side watching carefully not to burn.
• Serve as a side dish, main course, or on a roll (burger substitute).
• Topped with shaved cheese.

GRILLED PORTOBELLOS WITH MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and chill until serving., Spritz mushrooms with cooking spray. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill mushrooms, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until tender. Spoon 1/2 cup tomato mixture into each mushroom cap.