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Mozzarella Mushroom Burger & Gazpacho

Mozzarella Mushroom Burgers

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • Gefen Canola Oil Cooking Spray
  • 6 portabella mushroom caps each 3- to 4-inches in diameter
  • 1/4 cup Bartenura Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 slices Natural & Kosher Mozzarella
  • 12 slices crusty bread
  • 1 16- ounce) jar roasted red peppers drained, dried with paper towels, and cut into strips

Instructions

  • Spray grill pan with cooking spray and place over high heat.
  • To prepare mushrooms for grilling: Remove the stems. Use a spoon to remove the gills by running it along the bottoms of the mushrooms. Wipe clean with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Brush the mixture on both sides of each mushroom with a pastry brush.
  • When grill pan is very hot, place mushrooms in the pan, gill side up. Baste mushrooms with the vinegar and oil mixture. Cook for 8 minutes. Turn and cook second side for 6 minutes. Place a mozzarella slice on top of each mushroom cap and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes to melt cheese.
  • To assemble: Place mushrooms, cheese side up, on a slice of bread. Evenly distribute roasted red pepper slices on the cheese and place a second slice of bread on top.
  • Serve with Quick Gazpacho.