Grilled Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe
All the flavors of a caprese salad, tucked inside of a grilled portobello mushroom. This makes for a great vegetarian meal or appetizer!
Servings: 4 Stuffed Mushrooms
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large Portobello mushrooms preferably ones with tall sides
- 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
The Filling:
- 2 ½ ounces fresh mozzarella chopped∞
- 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons balsamic
- 6 large basil leaves thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium. Lightly brush the grill with oil or coat with cooking spray.
- Remove the stems from the mushrooms and, using a small spoon, scrape out and discard the gills.
- Brush both sides of the mushrooms with the canola oil and season with ½ teaspoon salt.
- Grill the mushrooms until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Pour out any accumulated liquid.
The Filling:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the mozzarella, tomato, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, ¾ of the sliced basil, salt and pepper.
- Divide the mozzarella mixture between the 4 mushrooms. Place on the grill, close the cover and cook until the cheese is almost melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish with the remaining basil and serve.
Notes
Weight Watchers Points: 4 (Points+), 3 (Old Points)
Nutrition
Serving: 1Stuffed Mushroom | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 419mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g