Best Portabella Pesto Bruschetta Recipes

BAKED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375f and move oven rack to middle.
• Clean portobello mushrooms with a dry paper towel to remove dirt. Remove gills and stem of each mushroom with a metal spoon. Place mushrooms on baking sheet.
• Season each mushroom with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper and place mushroom tray in oven to bake. Set timer for 10 minutes.
• Slice fresh mozzarella into 1/4" pieces. Set aside.
• Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters. Chop a 1/2 cup of red onion. Mince 3 cloves of garlic.
• Combine the tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil and 2 Tbsp of balsamic vinegar. Add remaining salt and pepper to bowl and stir it all together.
• Remove mushrooms at ten minute mark and dry off the excess moisture with a paper towel. Evenly distribute the bruschetta to each mushroom and top with one slice of the fresh mozzarella.
• Drizzle a tiny bit of oil onto each mushroom and return to oven for 5 more minutes.
• Chop up a 1/4 cup of fresh parsley.
• Remove mushrooms again at 5 minute mark. Move oven rack to highest setting. Turn broiler to high.
• Place mushrooms in oven and broil. Watch that the cheese does not burn. 2-3 minutes should get the cheese nice and bubbly.
• Remove and plate the Portobello mushrooms and top with the fresh parsley. Serve balsamic and extra virgin olive oil on the table for anyone who wants more of either. Enjoy!

PESTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with pesto; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

GRILLED PORTOBELLOS WITH PESTO, TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Stir together pesto and olive oil, set aside.
• If desired, scrape off black gills under mushroom caps, and discard (the original recipe calls for this step but it is optional).
• Spoon 2 tablespoons pesto mixture into each mushroom cap and spread evenly.
• Gently mix feta cheese with diced tomatoes, and divide evenly to top each mushroom.
• If making ahead, wrap the topped mushroom in plastic wrap, and chill till ready to grill.
• Grill mushrooms over medium heat for 10 to 20 minutes, or until soft when pierced with knife. Serve hot and enjoy.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Toast bread in 350 degree F oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Rub lightly with garlic clove while still warm.
• Remove gills from mushrooms with spoon and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook mushrooms until softened, then add garlic stirring, until all liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Keep mushrooms warm, covered.
• Top toasted bread with sauteed mushrooms and tomato relish. Garnish with basil.
• Cut tomatoes in quarters, combine red onion, basil, vinegar, olive oil. Season, to taste, and let marinate for 15 minutes.

PORTOBELLO BRUSCHETTA WITH ROSEMARY AïOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix vinegar, honey, brown sugar and thyme in medium bowl. Transfer 1/2 cup marinade to small bowl; set aside. Place mushrooms in 15x10-inch glass baking dish. Pour remaining marinade over mushrooms. Cover baking dish with foil and bake until mushrooms are tender, about 40 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to work surface; cool. Cut mushrooms into 1/2-inch-wide slices.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add red onions and sauté until very tender and beginning to brown, about 25 minutes. Pour in reserved 1/2 cup marinade and cook until liquid is absorbed and onions are glazed, about 6 minutes. Set onions aside.
• Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop peppers. Place peppers in medium bowl. Add green onion, basil, garlic and 1 tablespoon oil and toss to combine. (Mushrooms, onion mixture and bell pepper mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bread slices on baking sheet. Brush bread with additional olive oil. Bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Layer portobello mushroom slices, arugula, onions and then bell pepper mixture atop bread slices. Bake until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle bruschetta with Rosemary Aioli. Serve immediately.

ROASTED PORTOBELLOS WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the stems of the mushrooms, and carefully scrape away the gills using a spoon. Toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place, rounded side down, on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Place in the oven and roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are beginning to soften and throw off liquid. Remove from the heat and fill with the pesto. Return to the oven and continue to roast until thoroughly softened, about 10 more minutes.

PORTABELLA PESTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400*.
• Melt 1/3 cup butter in a large skillet until sizzling.
• Add mushrooms and crushed garlic.
• Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes, or until tender and juices have evaporated.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt.
• Sprinkle with pepper to taste (I use a good amount).
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Place bread slices on a baking sheet and toast in oven for about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Scrape the remaining whole clove of garlic across the bread tops.
• Spread the tops with pesto, completely covering the bread.
• Top with mushrooms, then sprinkle on cheese.
• Toast another 5 minutes in the oven until cheese is melted.