Grilled Portobello and Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Green Olive Pesto
Recipe from
Fine Cooking Magazine
This panini-style sandwich pairs the earthy flavor of the portobellos with the mild, tangy goat cheese and salty olive pesto.
Servings:
Serves four
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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1 cuptightly packed fresh basil leavessee savings
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1/2 cuppitted green olives, such as manzanilla, coarsely choppedsee savings
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1 tablespoonwalnuts or pine nutssee savings
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1 smallclove garlic, coarsely choppedsee savings
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1/2 cupplus 2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oilsee savings
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black peppersee savings
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8 small to mediumportobello mushrooms, stemmed, gills removed, and wiped cleansee savings
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4soft round rolls, such as Portuguese or kaiser, split in halfsee savings
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4 ouncesfresh goat cheese, crumbledsee savings
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Directions
1.
Heat a panini or sandwich press according to the manufacturer's instructions. (Alternatively, heat a nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat.)
2.
While the press is heating, put the basil, olives, nuts, and garlic in a food processor and process until finely chopped. With the motor running, add 6 tablespoons of the olive oil in a slow, steady stream through the feed tube and continue to process until thick and smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3.
Brush the mushrooms with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put them on the press, pull the top down, and cook until softened and browned, 3 to 5 minutes (or cook in the grill pan, flipping once). Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
4.
Spread the pesto on the bottom halves of the rolls. Put 2 mushrooms on each and then some cheese. Top the sandwiches with the other halves of the rolls. Brush both sides of the sandwiches with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil.
5.
Put the sandwiches on the press pesto side up, pull the top down, and cook until browned and crisp and the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes, depending on how hot your machine is. (If using a grill pan, put a heavy pan on top of the sandwiches and cook, turning the sandwiches over once.) Carefully remove from the press and serve.
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