Heart Healthy Recipes

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

Grilled Portabella 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

  1. Combine cheese, oil, basil, chives and vinegar in a blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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



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