August Recipe of the Month

Grilled Portobello and Mozzarella

Ingredients:

• 4 portobello mushroom caps
• 1/2 (8 oz) bottle Italian salad dressing
• 1 (14 oz) jar marinara sauce
• 1 (7 oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
• 8 slices mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions:

1. Place the mushrooms in a large resealable plastic bag with the salad dressing. Seal, and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Preheat grill for medium high heat. Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, and keep warm.
3. Oil the grill grate. Place the mushrooms on the grill, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes on each side, until lightly toasted.
4. Preheat the oven broiler. Spread the bottom of a shallow baking dish or oven-proof plate with just enough marinara sauce to cover the bottom. Place mushrooms in the dish bottom side up, and top with the peppers and remaining marinara sauce. Place 2 slices of cheese on each mushroom, and sprinkle with oregano and basil.
5. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.