Description
We all get cravings for pizza, but no one wants the added calories or carbs. What if you could enjoy a melty, warm “pizza” without the fattening dough? You can, with some mouthwatering Portabella mushroom caps.
These Port caps are lathered in rich EVOO and flavorful Italian seasoning before they’re grilled to perfection. The mushroom base helps to imitate the rich umami taste of meat-heavy pizzas, without the meat. In fact, it’s this mushroom base that makes these caps a vegetarian favorite— smothered in creamy Mozzarella cheese good enough to eat alone— and able to be customized with any toppings imaginable. It makes these mini pizzas a crowd-pleaser; meat lovers can top their own caps with all the pepperoni, sausage or bacon that their heart desires while those with dietary restrictions can make their own preferred creation.
This is a fun recipe to whip up with the kids or to lay out as a smashing “build-your-own-mini-pizzas” spread at your next big party. Be as creative or simple as you want with this easy Portabella pizza recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 Monterey® Portabella mushroom caps*
- 2 tsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- Pizza toppings of your choice.
Topping suggestions: onions, spinach, olives, bell peppers, pineapple, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, artichoke hearts, or extra cheese. Really, add anything you’d like!
*Our Monterey® Portabella mushroom caps are also available nationwide in High Vitamin D varieties, in both 8 oz and 16 oz packages. Check out where you can buy your vitamin-rich mushrooms here.
Instructions
- Preheat grill (or oven) to 375º F.
- Prepare your favorite pizza toppings by slicing them as thickly or finely as you prefer.
- Clean Portabella mushroom and remove stems with our tips for preparing mushrooms here.
- Lightly brush Portabella caps and gills with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Gently spread ¼ cup of pizza sauce in each cap and sprinkle each with about a ½ cup mozzarella cheese. Add toppings of your choice.
Grill (or bake) for 15 minutes or until the cap is tender. If grilling, check out these grilling tips, straight from our fungi experts!
Notes
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