Grilled Margherita Portobello Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 4 item(s) portobello mushroom(s), stems removed, wiped clean
• 1 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
• 1/2 cup(s) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 medium plum tomato(es), sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 8 leaf/leaves basil, fresh (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. Coat mushrooms with cooking spray; place on grill, stem-side down, and cook, covered, 4 minutes. Uncover and using tongs, flip mushrooms; cook for 4 minutes more.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cheese, garlic powder and oregano.
4. After mushrooms have cooked for 8 minutes, remove them to a tray and reduce grill heat to medium-low. Fill each mushroom cap with about 2 tablespoons of seasoned cheese. Place mushrooms back on grill and cook, covered, until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
5. Remove mushrooms to a serving plate and top with tomato and basil.

Notes

Yields 1 mushroom per serving.

Enhance the flavor of the mushrooms with a drizzle of high-quality balsamic vinegar.

Serve on light hamburger buns or whole wheat rolls for upscale portobello pizza burgers (will affect PointsPlus values).