Portabella Pesto Mushroom Melts

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0

Portabella Pesto Mushroom Melts recipe - A delicious vegetarian sandwich with an Italian twist

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 large portabella mushrooms
	cooking spray or olive oil , in mister
	3 tablespoons basil pesto ( from a jar is fine )
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese or 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella
	2 tablespoons pine nuts
	8 slices square-cut focaccia bread or 8 slices ciabatta

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

475

Sugar

Fat

27g

The Portabella Pesto Mushroom Melts offer a delicious and satisfying vegetarian sandwich option that is easy to make and even easier to enjoy. The meaty texture of the mushroom combined with the richness of pesto and melted cheese creates a complex and savory flavor that can satisfy the taste buds of the most sophisticated food connoisseur. With the use of simple ingredients, this sandwich is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and can be enjoyed as a lunch or a quick dinner. Whether you are a vegetarian or not, this is a recipe worth trying!

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2.	Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and remove stems.
3.	Spray or brush olive oil on the mushroom caps and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4.	Spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto on each mushroom cap.
5.	Slice the mozzarella cheese and place a slice on each mushroom cap.
6.	Sprinkle pine nuts on top of cheese.
7.	Drizzle olive oil over the mushrooms.
8.	Bake the mushrooms for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
9.	Toast the bread slices in the oven until desired crispness.
10.	Place a mushroom on each slice of bread to make a sandwich.
11.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This sandwich is a perfect meal for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

The pesto and mozzarella cheese combination provides a delicious Italian flavor.

The mushrooms are naturally low in calories.

CONS

The dish contains a significant amount of fat due to the use of olive oil and mozzarella cheese.

The bread adds to the carbohydrate and caloric count of the meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mushrooms are low in calories but high in nutrients, including vitamins B and D, selenium, and potassium.
They contain antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help protect against chronic disease, including cancer.
Pine nuts are a good source of magnesium which helps with heart health and muscle function.