Mozzarella Portobellos American Heart Association 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. 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.

MOZZARELLA PORTOBELLOS (AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400*F. Lightly spray a nonstick baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Lightly spray both sides of the mushrooms with vegetable oil spray; place with the stem side up on the baking sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes, or until fork tender. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and lightly spray with vegetable oil spray (being careful not to spray near a gas flame). Cook the zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and basil for 5 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook for 4 minutes, or until thickened, stirring frequently.
• Spoon 1/2 cup zucchini mixture over each mushroom; top with the mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for 5 minutes, or until the mozzarella has melted. Remove frome oven. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.

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.