Portobello Pizzas Margherita

  • 8

Ingredients

  • 8 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1 clove garlic, mashed
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese, each approximately 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 large tomato, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly coat surface of baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange mushrooms, gill side up, on baking sheet.
Saute garlic in olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes, or until garlic is golden brown. Remove garlic and discard. Brush mushrooms with olive oil.
Bake 5 minutes or until mushrooms are lightly browned and slightly crisped on top.
Place a slice of cheese on top of each mushroom. Divide diced tomatoes among mushrooms, mounding on top of cheese. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and basil. Return to oven 3 minutes more, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.