Grilled Portobello And Roasted Pepper Maki Sushi Food

PORTOBELLO BURGERS WITH ROASTED PEPPER PASTE AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in the bottom of a large food storage bag. Add mushroom caps, seal bag and shake bag to coat caps, then let the mushrooms marinate for 15 minutes.
• Grill mushrooms on indoor electric grill, starting with caps down, turning to caps up, 6 minutes on each side. Pan-fry in large nonstick skillet for same amount of time. Season caps while they cook on each side with grill seasoning or a little salt and pepper. Melt the smoked cheese over mushroom caps in the last minute of grill time.
• To make the red pepper paste, combine the roasted red peppers, oil, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in food processor and pulse grind into thick sauce.
• To serve, place the grilled mushroom caps topped with melted cheese on the bun bottoms. Top with spinach and onion. Spread bun tops with roasted pepper paste. Serve with Tomato and Onion Salad and Pasta Salad with Ricotta Salata and Broccolini.

SPICY PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the oil, pepper flakes, oregano, and garlic. Place the skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until aromatic.
• Add the mushrooms and roasted peppers and cook, stirring, until heated through. Serve immediately with meat, chicken or fish.
• Variation: If making as a vegetarian main dish, add 1/2 bag chopped spinach and 2 scallions, sliced thinly. Serve with couscous or noodles.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, SWEET PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Whisk vinegar, oil, thyme and lemon peel in large bowl to blend well. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
• Brush vinaigrette over vegetables. Grill until mushrooms are tender and juicy, and peppers and onions are crisp-tender, about 12 minutes per side.
• Cut mushrooms and peppers into 1/2-inch-thick strips. Toss mushrooms, peppers and onions in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.