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Grilled Portobello Caprese Pesto Sandwich
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Portobello Caprese Sandwich

This vegetarian, gluten free Italian Grilled Portobello Caprese Sandwich combines fresh mozzarella, tomatoes & basil between two large portobello mushrooms.
Servings: 1 sandwich
Prep Time: 9 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 29 minutes
Author: Whitney Bond
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 large portobello mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp sun dried tomato pesto
  • 1 tsp garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1/2 roma tomato, sliced
  • 4 basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup peperoncinis, sliced
  • 1/2 cup roasted bell peppers
  • olive oil cooking spray

Instructions

  • Turn the heat on the grill to medium.
  • Clean out the inside of the mushrooms with a spoon.
  • Place 1 tbsp of pesto and 1/2 tsp of crushed garlic onto each mushroom.
  • Top each portobello with a large slice of mozzarella.
  • Top one of the mushrooms with the sliced tomatoes and basil.
  • On the other mushroom, top with the peperoncini’s and roasted bell peppers.
  • Carefully put the two sides together.
  • Spray the grill with cooking spray then place the sandwich onto the grill for 20 minutes, flipping carefully half way through.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 284kcal (14%)Carbohydrates 18g (6%)Protein 18g (36%)Fat 16g (25%)Saturated Fat 8g (40%)Cholesterol 46mg (15%)Sodium 1606mg (67%)Potassium 909mg (26%)Fiber 5g (20%)Sugar 8g (9%)Vitamin A 1385mg (28%)Vitamin C 64.4mg (78%)Calcium 340mg (34%)Iron 1.7mg (9%)
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