Grilled Portobello, Bell Pepper, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches Menu
* Cut each of 4 medium tomatoes into 4 wedges. Brush tomato wedges with 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil; sprinkle evenly with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place tomato wedges on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Place tomato wedges on a plate; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Although you can cook the vegetables, bread and tomato side dish in a grill pan, these Grilled Portobello, Bell Pepper, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches come together quickly on the increased surface area of an outdoor grill.
Photo by: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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).
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Grilled Portobello, Bell Pepper, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches Menu
Grilled Portobello, Bell Pepper, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
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* Cut each of 4 medium tomatoes into 4 wedges. Brush tomato wedges with 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil; sprinkle evenly with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place tomato wedges on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Place tomato wedges on a plate; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Grilled Portobello, Bell Pepper, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
Grilled tomato wedges with herbs*
Cornichons
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Grilled Portobello, Bell Pepper, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches Menu