Grilled Peppers Leeks And Portobello Mushrooms Recipes

GRILLED PORTOBELLO SANDWICH WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Place the red bell pepper onto the preheated grill, and grill until the skin is completely charred on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Place the pepper into a paper bag, seal the bag, and let the pepper cool. When cooled, remove the charred skin, slice the pepper into quarters, and remove the seeds. Thinly slice the pepper and set aside.
• Mix salt and pepper into the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the smooth side of the mushrooms with the seasoned oil, and grill, oiled side down, until the mushrooms show grill marks, about 3 minutes. Brush the gill sides of the mushrooms with more seasoned olive oil, flip the mushrooms, and grill until the mushrooms are softened and juicy, about 3 more minutes. Set the mushrooms aside and keep warm.
• Lightly grill the slices of onion until softened and lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Spread the rolls out onto the grill to toast, about 1 minute. Mix the mayonnaise and roasted garlic in a bowl.
• Spread each roll with garlic mayonnaise, and make each sandwich with 1 mushroom cap, 1 ounce sliced mozzarella cheese, 1 slice of tomato, 4 basil leaves, 1 slice of grilled onion, and 1/4 the roasted red pepper slices. Repeat for remaining sandwiches.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Clean mushrooms and remove stems, reserve for other use. Place caps on a plate with the gills up.
• In a small bowl, combine the oil, onion, garlic and vinegar. Pour mixture evenly over the mushroom caps and let stand for 1 hour.
• Grill over hot grill for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH MASHED CANNELLINI BEANS AND HARISSA SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix roasted red pepper, shallot, garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil, mint, lime juice, Dijon mustard, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes, coriander, 1 pinch black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl to make harissa sauce.
• Combine cannellini beans and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• Combine drained beans, 2 teaspoons truffle oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor; puree until smooth.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush mushroom caps on both sides with 4 teaspoons olive oil; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill mushrooms, gill-side up, basting frequently with vegetable broth, about 4 minutes per side.
• Top each mushroom cap with 1/2 cup bean puree and 2 tablespoons of harissa sauce.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS GRILLED LIKE A STEAK

Steps:

• Heat the grill pan. While waiting for the grill to be ready, make the sauce. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the shallot and cook briefly until soft and light brown. Add 1 teaspoon of the thyme and stir, then add the red wine. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced to about 1/4-cup. Add the broth, return to a boil and continue to cook until reduced to about 3/4-cup. Season with salt and pepper.
• Measure 2 tablespoons sauce into a medium bowl and whisk in the red wine vinegar. While whisking rapidly, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set the vinaigrette aside until ready to assemble the dish. Whisk the butter into the remaining sauce, season with salt and pepper to taste and keep warm.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2-cup olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, the garlic and the remaining thyme. Holding the mushrooms one at a time over the bowl, spoon the marinade over them and let the excess run back into the bowl. Repeat until the mushrooms have been well coated all over Lay the mushrooms on a plate and season both sides with salt and pepper
• Brush or wipe a little olive oil on the grill. Place the mushrooms, gill side down, on the grill and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides and cooked through (about 4 minutes total). Remove and keep warm. Add the spinach to the vinaigrette and toss well. Divide among 4 plates. Top with the mushrooms, gill side up, and spoon the sauce onto the mushrooms.

SPICY PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the oil, pepper flakes, oregano, and garlic. Place the skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until aromatic.
• Add the mushrooms and roasted peppers and cook, stirring, until heated through. Serve immediately with meat, chicken or fish.
• Variation: If making as a vegetarian main dish, add 1/2 bag chopped spinach and 2 scallions, sliced thinly. Serve with couscous or noodles.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, SWEET PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Whisk vinegar, oil, thyme and lemon peel in large bowl to blend well. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
• Brush vinaigrette over vegetables. Grill until mushrooms are tender and juicy, and peppers and onions are crisp-tender, about 12 minutes per side.
• Cut mushrooms and peppers into 1/2-inch-thick strips. Toss mushrooms, peppers and onions in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS -ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Arrange mushrooms in a shallow glass dish. In a bowl whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Add the oil, a little at a time, whisking until combined well. Stir in the herbs. Pour dressing over mushrooms, turning to coat, and marinate for 15 minutes. Heat grill pan until hot. Add mushrooms and grill for 3 minutes on each side, basting with marinade, or until just firm.
• Recommended Wine: 1994 Coturri Albarello, Sonoma

GRILLED LEEKS

Steps:

• Bring white wine, clam juice, garlic, onion and butter to a simmer. Add leeks and braise for 20 minutes, let cool in liquid. Cut lengthwise. Whisk together the olive oil and garlic in a large bowl, and the leeks and let marinate 1 hour. Preheat grill. Grill until golden brown.

GRILLED PEPPERS, LEEKS AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Build a charcoal fire or preheat gas grill.
• Place all of the vegetables on a baking sheet, season generously with salt and pepper, and toss with the olive oil and garlic.
• Place the vegetables, cut side down, on the grill. Cook for a few minutes on each side until tender and nicely marked by the grill. Remove from grill and serve immediately.