Roasted Portabella And Mozzarella Melt Recipe

Name: Roasted Portabella And Mozzarella Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium portabella mushrooms, stems trimmed, caps rinsed and patted dry; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons pesto sauce; 8 slices whole wheat bread; 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced; 4 slices ripe tomatoes; 2 teaspoons margarine

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350*.
2
Rub mushrooms with olive oil and vinegar.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Place mushrooms flesh side down on a baking tray and roast for 10-12 minutes, or until soft.
5
Thinly slice mushrooms once cooled.
6
Do not turn off oven.
7
Spread pesto on all 8 pieces of bread.
8
Divide mozzarella on 4 pieces of bread.
9
Put tomato slices on top of cheese.
10
Place portobello slices on top of tomato and put remaining 4 slices of bread on top to complete sandwiches.
11
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
12
Melt margarine.
13
Add sandwiches, two at a time, and cook until browned on one side (place a heavy object on each sandwich to help it brown evenly).
14
Turn over and brown the other side.
15
Each side should take 2-3 minutes to brown.
16
Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and finish cooking in the oven for 5 minutes.
17
Enjoy!

157

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 medium portabella mushrooms, stems trimmed, caps rinsed and patted dry, 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and more.

Yes, Roasted Portabella And Mozzarella Melt 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.

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Roasted Portabella And Mozzarella Melt

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Variations & substitutions

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