PORTABELLO SANDWICH ENJOY DAN:

              SUPER PORTABELLO SANDWICH by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 Portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed

2 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons LORI’S pesto

1/2-cup balsamic vinegar

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4-cup packed basil leaves

4 sliced beefsteak tomato

1 roasted red pepper, roasted over an open flame, and cut into 4 pieces

4 sliced fresh mozzarella

4 toasted Kaiser Rolls or burger buns or any loaf bread

1 cup arugula or salad leaves

Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

DIRECTIONS:         (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES)

1.   Brush the mushrooms with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2.   Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until softened, about 20 minutes.

3.   Flipping half way through.

4.   Put the balsamic vinegar in a sauce-pan over high heat.

5.   Bring to a boil.

6.   Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half.

7.   Slice the mushrooms into 1/4-inch slabs and toss with the reduced vinegar.

8.   In a food processor, mix LORI’S pesto, garlic and basil.

9.   Spread LORI’S pesto mixture on both sides of each roil.

10.                Pile mushrooms on the bottom half of each roll.

11.                Top with tomatoes, roasted red pepper, mozzarella, and arugula.

12.                Crown with the top half of the roll.

ENJOY DAN:             BON-APPETITE!!