Recipe : Grilled Stuffed Portabella

Ingredients:

2/3 cup fresh tomato, chopped

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese                                                  

2 teaspoons The Olive Oil Experience 100% extra virgin olive oil                                                  

1/8 teaspoon Spice Galleria oregano                                                

1/8 teaspoon Spice Galleria fresh ground black pepper                                                

1 garlic clove, crushed

4 portabella mushroom caps (5-6 inches in diameter)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice                                                  

2 teaspoons The Olive Oil Experience traditional balsamic vinegar

 

 

Directions:

 

Prepare the grill by spraying the grates with cooking spray or line grates with foil.

In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, 1/2 teaspoon of the olive oil, oregano, pepper and garlic.

Using a spoon, scoop out the gills of the mushroom caps and remove the stems and discard.

In a small bowl, mix 1/2 teaspoon of the olive oil, lemon juice and balsamic. Using a pastry brush, brush the mixture on both sides of the mushroom caps.

Grill the caps, stem side down first for 5 minutes on each side or until soft.

Spoon 1/4 cup of the tomato and cheese mixture into each cap, cover and grill for about 3 minutes or until cheese has melted.  

Serves 4.