Portobello Pesto Pizzas
with red pepper and cucumber salad
Get rid of last night's pesto with these simple vegetable-based pizzas, which is lighter in calories and provides an umami, meaty flavor. Our paleo option has you taking last night's pesto into an omelet.
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Portobello Pesto Pizzas:
- Portobello mushrooms - 4
- Tomatoes - 2 , sliced
- Olive oil - 1 1/2 Tbsp
- Leftover pesto - 1/3 cup
- Mozzarella - 4 oz , grated ((Or just used a slice of sandwich cheese - mozzarella, fontina, Swiss))
Red Pepper and Cucumber Salad with French Vinaigrette:
- Red peppers - 1 , chopped ((1 large or 2 small))
- Cucumbers - 1/2 lb , chopped
- Honey - 1 tsp
- Dijon mustard - 1 tsp
- Sherry or red wine vinegar - 1 1/2 Tbsp
- Olive oil - 2 Tbsp
- Mixed greens - 6 oz
- Sliced almonds - 1/4 cup
Prep
- Portobello mushrooms - Remove stems. Using the side of a spoon, scrape out the inside gills (the dark ridge-y stuff). (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
- Tomatoes - Slice.
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Make
- Preheat oven to 400F (204C) degrees.
- Brush portobello mushrooms with olive oil (both sides). Place portobellos cap side down (or stem-side up, even though the stems are gone) on a sheet pan. Spoon pesto into mushroom. Top with sliced tomatoes and then sprinkle on cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
- While pizzas are baking, chop peppers and cucumbers. Make vinaigrette if not already done from last night. Whisk together honey, Dijon, vinegar, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- When portobello pizzas are done, toss vinaigrette with peppers, cucumbers, mixed greens, and sliced almonds. Enjoy!
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