Bruschetta Stuffed Portobellos (Printable Version)
Juicy tomatoes, basil, and cheese transform portobellos into a rich, satisfying vegetarian dinner.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ For the Mushrooms
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4 large Portobello mushroom caps, stems removed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ For the Bruschetta Filling
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4 large ripe tomatoes, diced or 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon salt
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Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
→ For the Cheese Topping
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1/2 cup fresh mozzarella, diced or torn
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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2 tablespoons goat cheese (optional)
→ For Garnish
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Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
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Olive oil, for drizzling
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Balsamic glaze (optional)
# Steps to Cook:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrape out dark gills from mushroom caps using a spoon. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Brush mixture over entire surface of mushrooms and place them gill-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Dice tomatoes and place in a colander with a pinch of salt to drain for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine drained tomatoes with red onion, garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix and adjust seasoning to taste.
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Roast mushrooms for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and flip gill-side up. Fill each cap with bruschetta mixture and top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
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Return stuffed mushrooms to oven and bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
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Garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Optionally, add balsamic glaze for presentation.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Drain the tomatoes well to prevent soggy mushrooms.
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Marinate mushrooms up to 4 hours in advance for enhanced flavor.
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Prepare bruschetta filling ahead and keep at room temperature for better flavor development.