Pesto Portobellos Recipe

Name: Pesto Portobellos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large portobello caps, about 6 inches round; 2 Tbs. olive oil; Salt to taste; ⅔ cup seasoned breadcrumbs; ⅔ cup prepared basil pesto; 1 Tbs. grated lemon zest from 2 large lemons; 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, optional; ⅓ cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese; Chopped parsley or mint for garnish

Servings: persons

8 large portobello caps, about 6 inches round
2 Tbs. olive oil
Salt to taste
⅔ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
⅔ cup prepared basil pesto
1 Tbs. grated lemon zest from 2 large lemons
1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, optional
⅓ cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
Chopped parsley or mint for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
Line two shallow roasting pans or baking sheets with aluminum foil.
3
Gently wipe mushroom caps with damp towel.
4
Use paring knife to pry out any bits of stems; chop stems finely.
5
Lightly brush tops of caps with oil.
6
Set caps, gill sides up, in prepared pans.
7
Sprinkle lightly with salt.
8
Combine chopped stems, breadcrumbs, pesto, lemon zest, vinegar and hazelnuts, if using.
9
Spoon about 2 rounded tablespoons of topping into each mushroom.
10
Roast mushrooms on top rack 5 minutes.
11
Switch to bottom rack.
12
Continue roasting until tender, 10 to 15 minutes total.
13
Sprinkle grated cheese liberally on each mushroom, and garnish with parsley.
14
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large portobello caps, about 6 inches round, 2 Tbs. olive oil, Salt to taste, ⅔ cup seasoned breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Pesto Portobellos falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pesto Portobellos

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