VEGETABLE PORTOBELLO PIZZAS

Vegetable Portobello Pizzas image

Yield 1 serving, 2 mini pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large portobello mushroom caps, stems removed
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
4 pieces jarred grilled eggplant or marinated eggplant (available on Italian food aisle), drained
1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained and sliced
4 water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or basil
1/2 cup arugula or baby spinach
1/4 cup finely chopped onion or shallot
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 slices deli provolone cheese, or 1/4 pound Italian Fontina cheese, sliced
Crushed hot red pepper flakes
Italian dried seasoning or dried oregano

Steps:

Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 450°F. Place the mushroom caps gill side up on a baking sheet and drizzle with EVOO. Roast for 12 minutes, or until tender. Layer the caps with the grilled eggplant, sliced roasted red pepper, sliced artichokes, parsley or basil, and arugula or spinach. Drizzle the tops with a little more EVOO, and sprinkle with finely chopped onion or shallot and salt and pepper. Top the mushrooms with 2 slices provolone or fontina each in even layers, then return the pizzas to the oven. Bake for 5 minutes to set the vegetables and melt the cheese. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes and Italian dried seasoning or oregano to the top of each portobello mini pizza and transfer to a plate.