Portobello Mozzarella Sandwich
A plant-forward sandwich of grilled Portobello mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, tomato-basil bruschetta topping, pesto mayo, arugula, and balsamic glaze on ciabatta roll.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh portobello mushrooms cleaned, stems removed, sliced thin
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 1/2 Tbsp prepared basil pesto
- 4 ea ciabatta rolls 4" x 4" split in half
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese ovalini sliced
- 4 oz tomato bruschetta topping recipe follows
- 2 oz fresh baby arugula
- 1/4 cup prepared balsamic glaze see note below
Tomato Bruschetta Topping - Combine All Ingredients
- 1/4 lb fresh plum tomatoes cored and diced
- 2 Tbsp red onion peeled and minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 pinch fresh garlic peeled and finely minced
Instructions
- Preheat grill pan or grill.
- Toss sliced mushrooms with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill mushrooms until fork-tender, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Let cool.
- Mix mayonnaise with pesto until combined. Spread 2 Tbsp Pesto Mayonnaise on cut sides of each roll.
- For each sandwich, layer 1/4 of the grilled mushrooms, mozzarella slices, tomato bruschetta topping, arugula and balsamic glaze.
- Top with other roll halves. Cut diagonally in half to serve.
Notes
Note: You can purchase balsamic glaze in the grocery store or make your own by simmering balsamic vinegar in a saucepan until it reduces and thickens to a syrup consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 20gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 9gSugar: 11g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.