Ever wanted to try a Portabella mushroom sandwich? In case you’re not familiar with the Portabella mushroom, it’s a huge 4 to 6 inch mushroom that makes for a great vegetarian burger or sandwich.

The mushroom can be sauteed, grilled or roasted. Whether you want to reduce the meat in your diet or simply like to try new things, add the Portabella to your cooking and diet repertoire. It’s tasty (when done right), healthy and can be a quick meal.

Easy Portabella Mushroom Sandwich Recipe

Serves 6

6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 shallots, minced

1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 fresh portabella mushrooms (about 1 1/2 pounds), stems trimmed and gills removed

6 round country sour dough rolls, sliced in half

1 1/2 cups crumbled goat cheese

24 marinated sun-dried tomato slices

18 basil leaves

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, garlic, shallots, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Arrange mushroom caps in a single layer in a shallow, nonaluminum dish and pour 1/2 of the marinade over mushrooms. (Reserve the rest.) Cover and marinate 1 hour, turning after 30 minutes.

2. Heat a lightly oiled grill. Remove mushrooms from marinade, place on the hot grill and use a skillet or weight to press down on mushrooms. Sear mushrooms 2 minutes on each side, or until tender. Reserve.

3. Drizzle a tablespoon of reserved dressing on each bread half. Place the mushroom on top of the bread bottom. Layer the goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and basil leaves on the other half. Place the halves together. Cut the sandwich in half, wrap in a sandwich bag or foil until serving.

via Seriously Simple