Thursday, May 12, 2011

my first official vegetarian meal...

LUNCH! Today while the boys were at school I made myself a grilled portobello mushroom "burger" with mozzarella, tomato and cucumber. It was DELISH! It probably would have been even better if I'd marinated the mushroom like the recipe called for, but I was too impatient! I've been running errands since I dropped Carter off at school at 8 this morning and I was starving! It was SOO good! Maybe tomorrow I'll even try it with the marinade! ;)

Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Ingredients

  • 4 portobello mushroom caps
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 (1 ounce) slices provolone cheese

Directions

  1. Place the mushroom caps, smooth side up, in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over the mushrooms. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes or so, turning twice.
  2. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
  3. Brush grate with oil. Place mushrooms on the grill, reserving marinade for basting. Grill for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until tender. Brush with marinade frequently. Top with cheese during the last 2 minutes of grilling. 
 
Obviously I only made one. :) and I used my little George Foreman grill on the counter top. I really need to try that marinade!

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