Heart Healthy Recipes
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Sandwich
- 4 large whole wheat buns
- 2 golf ball size balls fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 portobella mushrooms, sliced into halves horizontally
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 4th’s vertically
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dried or 4 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Optional
- Alfalfa sprouts, onions or your favorite vegetable
Instructions
- Combine cheese, oil, basil, chives and vinegar in a blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.
- Grill the mushrooms* for about 3 minutes per side or until tender. Grill peppers (do not peel) until tender, about 5 minutes per side. Skin will be wrinkled and lightly brown.
- Slightly toast the buns on the grill and spread the mozzarella mixture evenly on the bottom of each bun. Cover with mushroom slice and red pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
* The mushrooms can also be done under a broiler.
Nutrition
Per serving: 216 calories; 11g protein; 30g carbohydrates; 6g dietary fiber; 7g fat (1g saturated); 3mg cholesterol; 32mcg folate; 3mg iron; 312mg sodium
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Wheat Foods Council