Weeknight Wednesday: Grilled Portobello, Bell Pepper, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Many of the recipes I post out here take some time to prepare, cook or both. As many of us (myself included) do quite a bit of work night cooking, I have decided to occasionally highlight those quick recipes on Wednesdays.

Grilled Portobello, Bell Pepper, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

The meaty Portobello and the creamy goat cheese are ideal together.

There are only a few ingredients here.

Getting the rolls ready.

Straight off the grill.

Quick and delicious!

Grilled Portobello, Bell Pepper, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Servings: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich)

Ingredients:

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 red bell pepper, cut in half and seeded
1 yellow bell pepper, cut in half and seeded
4 (4-inch) portobello mushroom caps
Cooking spray
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 (2-ounce) Kaiser rolls
1/2 cup (4 ounces) soft goat cheese

Directions:

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).

Nutritional Info: Calories 317
Calories from fat 30 %
Fat 10.5 g
Satfat 4.8 g
Monofat 3.2 g
Polyfat 1.4 g
Protein 14 g
Carbohydrate 41.7 g
Fiber 4 g
Cholesterol 13 mg
Iron 3.2 mg
Sodium 571 mg
Calcium 118 mg

Source: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-portobello-bell-pepper-goat-cheese-sandwiches