Ricotta Smothered Mushroom "burgers" Recipe

Name: Ricotta Smothered Mushroom "burgers"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 6 ounces portabella mushroom caps; 1 large yellow onion; 2 large garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon caponata (can substitute tomato paste); 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 3 tablespoons pesto sauce; ½ cup chicken broth; ⅓ cup large black olives, chopped (or kalamata); 8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted (or kaiser rolls if you prefer); 4 slices pancetta

Servings: persons

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
6 ounces portabella mushroom caps
1 large yellow onion
2 large garlic cloves
1 tablespoon caponata (can substitute tomato paste)
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons pesto sauce
½ cup chicken broth
⅓ cup large black olives, chopped (or kalamata)
8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted (or kaiser rolls if you prefer)
4 slices pancetta

1
Marinate portabella caps in balsamic vinegar and 2 TBSP EVOO then bake in oven for 12 minutes on 450 degrees.
2
Slice onions, cook over med high heat in remaining oil for a few minutes til turning gold.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Add olives and chicken broth.
5
Meanwhile, mix pesto with ricotta and spoon over portabella mushrooms, heat one more minute.
6
Toast bread, layer portabella mushroom caps with pancetta, onions and top of bread or bun.
7
Enjoy!

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Ricotta Smothered Mushroom "burgers" falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Ricotta Smothered Mushroom "burgers"

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