Portobello Mushrooms with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

I can eat just about any form of portobello mushrooms.  These portobello pizzas are another tasty dish for all of the mushroom lovers out there.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients-

4 large portobello mushrooms

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided

2 garlic cloves

3 small tomatoes cut into ½ inch pieces

1 bell pepper diced

8 ounces fresh water packed mozzarella slices

¼ cup basil leaves

Salt and pepper

Optional: Balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powder

Directions:

Grill Method-

1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
2. Drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil over both sides of the mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Spray grill with grill spray or drizzle with olive oil.
4. Grill mushrooms 5 minutes per side.
5. Meanwhile whisk olive oil and garlic in a medium bowl.  Add tomatoes, cheese, and basil.
6. Add tomato mixture to each grilled mushroom. 
7. Enjoy!

Oven Method-

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil spray.
2. Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the mushrooms. Drizzle balsamic vinegar on the gill side of the mushroom.
3. Sprinkle with seasoning: Italian, garlic powder, onion powder, etc…
4. Top with basil leaves, chopped tomato, pepper, and mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
6. Serve over spinach and drizzle with more balsamic vinegar.