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Grilled Portobello BLT "Pizzas"

Talk about a taste sensation! Using a portobello cap in place of traditional pizza crust and then topping with classic BLT topping puts this appetizer over the top in delicious taste and texture!

Prep Time
21 mins
Cook Time
21 mins
Total Time
41 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 488 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large portobello mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cups fontina cheese shredded
  • 1 cup pancetta cubed and cooked until crisp
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Or grape tomatoes, sliced in half, lengthwise
  • 1 cup fresh baby arugula
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Turn your grill onto medium high.
  2. Brush the oil all over the prepared mushroom caps and then sprinkle salt all over.
  3. Place the mushrooms, cap side down, onto a large grill rack or cast iron skillet.
  4. Place the mushrooms (on the rack or skillet) directly over the heat and cover the grill. Let cook for 6 minutes. Carefully remove the rack or skillet from the grill.
  5. Using a spatula, carefully turn the mushroom cap over, so the underside is facing up, still on the rack or skillet.
  6. Spread each cap with ¼ cup of the pesto sauce. Next, to each mushroom cap, add a layer of cheese, then a small handful of cooked pancetta, topped with the sliced tomatoes.
  7. Place back on the grill and cover. Cook for about 6 to 7 minutes, unitl cheese has melted and is bubly.
  8. Remove from the rack or skillet onto a plate and top with a small handful of arugula. Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, if desired. Serve at once!

Nutrition Information

Calories 488kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 1920mg (80%) Potassium 360mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1950IU (39%) Calcium 613mg (61%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 488

% Daily Value*

Calories 488kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 1920mg 80%
Potassium 360mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1950IU 39%
Calcium 613mg 61%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.