CAPRESE STUFFED GARLIC BUTTER PORTOBELLOS
Garlic buttered Portobello Mushrooms stuffed and grilled with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato slices and fresh shredded basil leaves, then drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze for the classic Caprese flavour!
Author: Karina - Cafe Delites
Serves: 5
INGREDIENTS
Garlic butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
Mushrooms:
- 5 large Portobello Mushrooms, stem removed, washed and dried with a paper towel
- 5 fresh mozzarella cheese balls, sliced thinly
- 1 cup grape (or cherry) tomatoes, sliced thinly
- fresh basil, shredded to garnish
Balsamic Glaze: (you can use store bought, or this recipe)
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to grill/broil settings on high heat. Arrange oven shelf to the middle of your oven.
- Combine all of the Garlic Butter ingredients together in a small saucepan (or microwave safe bowl), and melt until garlic is fragrant. Brush the bottoms of each mushroom and place them, buttered side down, on a baking tray.
- Fill each mushroom with the mozzarella slices and tomatoes, and grill/broil until cheese has melted and golden in colour (about 8 minutes).
- To serve, top with the basil, drizzle with the balsamic glaze and sprinkle with salt to taste.
For the Balsamic Glaze:
- (If making from scratch, prepare while mushrooms are in the oven.) Combine sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes or until mixture has thickened and reduced to a glaze.
