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lt1jane said:Grilled Protobello Bruschetta
This authentic Italian dish features grilled protobello mushrooms placed on grilled bread and layered with smoked mozzarella and fresh arugula.
4 slices (¾ in/2 cm thick) Vienna or Italina Bread
2 Tbsp (30 ml ) Garlic Oil
4 large portobello mushroom caps (4--5 in/10-13 cm in diameter each)
½ cup (125 ml) light balsamic vinagrette salad dressing, divided
1 cup (250 ml) cherry tomatoes
6 oz (175 g) smoked mozarella cheese (see Cook's Tips)
4 cups (1 L) fresh arugula
1 oz (30 g) Asiago cheese
1. For bread, heat Grill Pan over medium heat 5 minutes. As pan heats, slice bread on a slight bias using Bread knife. Brush both sides of bread with oil. Place bread onto grid of pan. Grill bread 1 min on each side or until grill marks appear. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. As bread grills, start toppings. Brush mushrooms with 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the vinaigrette. Place mushrooms into pan. Grill 4-5 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear and mushrooms are tender. Remove from pan to cutting board.
3. As mushrooms grill, cut tomatoes into quarters; set aside. Slice mozzarella cheese into twelve ¼-in.-thick (6 mm) slices.
4. To serve, place bread onto serving plates. Place three cheese slices onto each bread slice. Slice mushroooms on a bias and arrange over cheese. Arrange tomatoes around bruschetta; drizzle tomateos and mushrooms with ¼ cup (50 ml) of the vinaigrette. Toss arugula with remaining vinaigrette and arrange over bruschetta. Using Vegetable Peeler, shave Asiago cheese over arugula. Serve Immediately.
Yield: 4 servings
Cook's Tips
Smoked Mozzarella cheese infuses any dish with a distinctive smoky flavor and is a great melting cheese. Smoked mozzarella is made by cold-smoking fresh mozzarella using hardwoods, like pecan or apple, for several hours. It is then packaged in mini-loaves, slices or balls. Smoked mozzarella cheese is a great ingredient choice to add bold flavor quickly and easily.
US Nutrients per serving: Calories 380, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 40mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 15 g, Sodium 810 mg, Fiber 3 g
US Diabetic exhanges per serving 1½ starch, 1 vegetable, 1 high-fat meat, 3 fat (1½ carb)
To make the Portabello Mushroom Bruschetta, you will need: 4 portabello mushroom caps, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil, 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese, and 1 loaf of crusty bread.
The Portabello Mushroom Bruschetta recipe takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare and cook.
Yes, you can use any type of mushroom for this recipe. However, portabello mushrooms are recommended for their meaty texture and flavor.
It is not necessary to remove the gills from the mushroom caps, but you can if you prefer. The gills can sometimes add a slightly bitter taste to the dish.
Yes, you can prepare the mushroom mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. However, it is best to toast the bread and assemble the bruschetta right before serving for optimal taste and texture.