'bello of the ball (sallye)
A vegetarian mushroom recipe that can be used as an appetizer, an entree, a side dish or a sandwich patty. PS It tastes good, too.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 large portobello mushrooms
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons herbs de provence (link in comments below)
- 2 medium slicing tomatoes, ripe but firm
- 4 slices mozzarella or swiss cheese
- - salt & pepper to taste
- BALSAMIC SHALLOT MARINADE
- 2 medium shallots
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or parsley
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup olive oil
How To Make 'bello of the ball (sallye)
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Step 1BALSAMIC SHALLOT MARINADE PREPARATION: Finely mince shallots and basil (or parsley) Whisk vinegar and olive oil together until melded Add salt and pepper Add minced shallots and basil Continue whisking until ingredients are well blended Set aside
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Step 2MUSHROOM PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 400º F Preheat grill or large heavy (cast iron is best) skillet to medium high heat Line baking sheet with parchment paper & set aside Finely mince peeled garlic cloves and basil Transfer to shallow mixing bowl Add olive oil, herbs de provence, salt and pepper to bowl and whisk until well blended Set aside
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Step 3Stem the mushrooms and wipe mushroom caps clean with peper towel Brush oil/herb mixture generously over both sides of mushroom caps Grill the mushrooms for 6-8 minutes per side Remove from heat and place on lined baking sheet
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Step 4Slice tomatoes into 1/4" thick slices Place 2 or 3 slices of tomato on each mushroom Cover tomatoes with a slice of cheese Place baking sheet in preheated oven and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly
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Step 5Remove to serving plates and drizzle marinade over each entire mushroom (be generous) Best served immediately while still hot
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Step 6These can also be served on toasted buns as "hamburgers" for vegetarian diners Just garnish them like regular burgers.
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Culture:
French
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Other Side Dishes
Category:
Other Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#mushrooms
Keyword:
#grilled
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
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