Grilled Portobello Bell Pepper Goat Cheese Sandwic Recipes

ROASTED RED PEPPER, PORTOBELLO & GOAT CHEESE GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450F.
• While oven is preheating, brush mushroom with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, & salt & pepper.
• Once oven is preheated, place mushroom and red pepper directly on rack. Place cookie sheet below to catch any dripping juice.
• Cook portobello about 15-20 minutes before removing, cook red pepper about 30 minutes, or until skin is black and blistering.
• After removing red pepper, place in a glass bowl with lid, or plastic wrap covering the top. This steams the red pepper, making the skin easier to remove.
• Once red pepper has cooled enough to handle, remove skin by rubbing/pulling with fingers.
• Butter the outside of each slice of bread, spread mayo on the inside of each slice.
• Place slices of roasted red pepper (I used half the pepper), slices of portobello mushroom, chopped basil, and enough goat cheese to cover the sandwich (about 60 grams in my case). Add more salt & pepper is desired.
• In a pan on medium heat with a lid, cook grilled cheese until browned and cheese is melting.
• Serve!

GRILLED PORTOBELLO, BELL PEPPER, AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S ROASTED PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Place the whole peppers on a sheet pan and place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the skins are completely wrinkled and the peppers are charred, turning them twice during roasting. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately cover it tightly with aluminum foil. Set aside for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Remove the stem from each pepper and cut them in quarters. Remove the peels and seeds and place the peppers in a bowl along with any juices that have collected. Discard the stems, peels, and seeds. Pour the oil and vinegar mixture over the peppers. Stir in the capers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend.
• To assemble the sandwiches, spread the bottom half of the loaf with the goat cheese. Add a layer of peppers and then a layer of basil leaves. Separate the onions into rings and spread out on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with the top half of the ciabatta and cut into individual servings.