Grilled Potobello, Bell Pepper, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Burgers, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut in half and seeded
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut in half and seeded
- 2 (4-inch) portobello mushroom caps
- Cooking spray
- 1/6 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (2-ounce) Kaiser rolls
- 1/4 cup (4 ounces) soft goat cheese
Directions
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Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
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Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and garlic in a large bowl. Add bell peppers and portobello mushrooms; toss gently to coat. Remove vegetables from vinegar mixture, and discard vinegar mixture.
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Place bell peppers and mushrooms on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side. Remove vegetables from grill; cool slightly. Cut bell peppers into thin strips. Combine bell peppers, basil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
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Cut rolls in half horizontally; spread cheese evenly over cut sides of rolls. Arrange 1 mushroom cap on bottom half of each roll; top each serving with about 1/3 cup bell pepper mixture and top half of roll.
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Place sandwiches on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Place a cast-iron or other heavy skillet on top of sandwiches; press gently to flatten. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until bread is toasted (leave cast-iron skillet on sandwiches while they cook).