Grilled Portobello and Mozzarella

Cinco de Mayo - BBQ and Grilling

Absolutely simple and delicious as an appetizer or main course! Portobello mushrooms with red sauce, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella cheese make this dish just to die for! Yummm!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Grilled Portobello and Mozzarella

Ingredients

4 portobello mushroom caps

½ (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

1 (14 ounce) jar marinara sauce

1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers

drained and sliced

8 slices mozzarella cheese

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried basil

Margaritas

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

Place the mushrooms in a large resealable plastic bag with the salad dressing. Seal and marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat and keep warm.

Step 3

Oil the grill grate. Place the mushrooms on the grill and cook for 7 to 10 minutes on each side until lightly toasted.

Step 4

Preheat the oven broiler. Spread the bottom of a shallow baking dish or oven-proof plate with just enough marinara sauce to cover the bottom. Place mushrooms in the dish bottom side up and top with the peppers and remaining marinara sauce. Place 2 slices of cheese on each mushroom and sprinkle with oregano and basil.

Step 5

Broil for 3 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Portobello and Mozzarella

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 346.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.7g 37%

Carbohydrates: 25.7g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 4.9g 20%

Sugars: 13.6g

Fat: 19.8g 30%

Saturated Fat: 7.6g 38%

Cholesterol: 37.8mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 1013.1IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.7mg 98%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 24.8mg 41%

Folate: 50.8mcg 13%

Calcium: 496.1mg 50%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 52.5mg 19%

Potassium: 990.8mg 28%

Sodium: 1883.3mg 75%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 178.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.