ROASTED PORTABELLA AND MOZZARELLA MELT

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This sandwich is great with gooey cheese and juicy, meaty mushrooms, layered between deliciously crispy, toasted bread.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium portabella mushrooms, stems trimmed, caps rinsed and patted dry
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons pesto sauce
8 slices whole wheat bread
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
4 slices ripe tomatoes
2 teaspoons margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Rub mushrooms with olive oil and vinegar.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place mushrooms flesh side down on a baking tray and roast for 10-12 minutes, or until soft.
  • Thinly slice mushrooms once cooled.
  • Do not turn off oven.
  • Spread pesto on all 8 pieces of bread.
  • Divide mozzarella on 4 pieces of bread.
  • Put tomato slices on top of cheese.
  • Place portobello slices on top of tomato and put remaining 4 slices of bread on top to complete sandwiches.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Melt margarine.
  • Add sandwiches, two at a time, and cook until browned on one side (place a heavy object on each sandwich to help it brown evenly).
  • Turn over and brown the other side.
  • Each side should take 2-3 minutes to brown.
  • Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and finish cooking in the oven for 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.8, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 560.2, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 6.3, Protein 17.8

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