Portobello caps make excellent mini casseroles. Here, they hold a tomato, cheese and olive stuffing that grills up to a smoky perfection. Serve them with whole-wheat couscous and a mixed green salad for an easy meal.
Nutrition per serving may change if servings are adjusted.
⅔ cup chopped plum tomatoes
½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼ cup chopped Kalamata olives
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, or ⅛ teaspoon dried
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 portobello mushroom caps, 5 inches wide
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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Combine tomatoes, cheese, olives, garlic, 1 teaspoon oil, rosemary and pepper in a small bowl.
Preheat grill to medium.
Discard mushroom stems. Remove brown gills from the undersides of the caps using a spoon; discard gills. Mix the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, lemon juice and soy sauce in a small bowl. Brush the mixture over both sides of the caps.
Oil a grill rack (see Tip). Place the caps on the rack, stem sides down, cover and grill until soft, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and fill with the tomato mixture. Return to the grill, cover, and cook until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more.
Tip
To oil a grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.
People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.
Per serving:
118 calories;8 g fat(2 g sat); 2 g fiber; 7 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; 26 mcg folate; 9 mg cholesterol; 3 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 318 IU vitamin A; 15 mg vitamin C; 121 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 338 mg sodium; 430 mg potassium
Tip for buying the mushrooms: I got a sealed 2 pack at my store, and some of the 'shrooms were FLAT and others were a lovely cup shape. Next time I will buy singly so that I can choose only the cup-like ones.
Additions: used a 4-cheese blend instead of mozz (asiago, provolone I think. . it's a Trader Joe's packet). I added about 2 tsp of capers, some chopped arugula)
I also baked/broiled in the oven as other reviewers suggested.
January 16, 2014
By: EatingWell User
So easy and good!
I skipped the rosemary and baked them instead as it is winter and I didn't want to turn on the outdoor BBQ. I cooked them at 450 for 12 min with the soy sauce, lemon juice sauce, then added the other mixture and cooked for 10 more minutes. They were so delicious! I will absolutely make them again!
Pros: The taste was fantastic and it was very easy
May 31, 2012
By: EatingWell User
Great meal!
I love this for a dinner meal! Quick and easy. I added more rosemary (about 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary). I made this using the broiler on low instead of the grill. I served it with couscous and a side salad as recommended. Delicious!
Pros: Easy, healthy, quick
May 15, 2012
By: Ruth Burnham
Delicious!
E en my husband liked it!
Pros: Easy, tasty, healthy
September 13, 2010
By: EatingWell User
I went a step further and added spinach from one of your recipes. Filling and delicious. Food is never boring with your recipes.
May 30, 2010
By: EatingWell User
This was excellent! Being vegan, I left the cheese off, but otherwise, it has great flavor! I ate one, and my husband ate the other three for lunch recently. This will definately be made again, and soon, esp with grilling season full on.
May 07, 2010
By: EatingWell User
DELICIOUS!!! And quite filling -- easily a meal. As much as I love the smell of rosemary, I am not fond of the taste; so I substituted tarragon. Also added some cooked shrimp to the filling. Yummy!