TAV: Portabello Mushroom Pizza with Balsamic Pesto Sauce

Make every night a PIZZA night with our delicious Portabella Mushroom Pizza. Covered in a mixture of cheeses and fresh veggies—this pizza is sure to satisfy your pizza cravings without all of the fat and calories!

Not only are they yummy - but offer many health benefits!

 

Portabello Mushroom Pizza

Ingredients

- 8 Portabello Mushroom Caps

- 8 Tbsp. Balsamic Pesto (see below)

- 1 Cup Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, grated

- 1/2 Cup Provolone Cheese, grated

- 1 Cup Canned Artichoke Hearts, drained and chopped

- 8 Black Olives, pitted and chopped

- 1 tsp. Fresh oregano, chopped

- 1/4 Cup Sundried tomatoes, chopped

- 8 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, finely grated

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Brush underside of cleaned mushroom cap with 1 tablespoon of pesto.  Place pesto brushed caps on a parchment lined baking sheet and roast for 5 minutes.  Mix mozzarella, provolone, oregano and tomoatoes together.  Remove mushrooms from the oven and fill each cap with a portion of the cheese mixture.  Top each with 1 Tbsp. of parmesan.  Return to hot oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese has browned.   Garnish with a sprig of fresh oregano if desired.

Serving Size:  1 mushroom
Number of Servings: 8
Calories: 160
Fat: 9.75 grams

 

Balsamic Pesto Sauce

Ingredients

- 1 1/2 Cups Fresh basil leaves (lemon basil is delicious if you can find it)

- 2 cloves Garlic

- 1/4 Cup Pine Nuts

- 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

- 1/4 Cup Dark Balsamic Vinegar

- 1/4 Cup Vegetable Stock

- Pinch Salt and Black Pepper

Preparation

- Place basil, garlic and pine nuts in a small food processor and chop until very fine.  While processor is running, slowly pour olive oil, vinegar, and stock through the opening and continue blending for 1 minute.  Pesto will be soupy, not thick like the traditional style.  Remove to a plastic or glass container and add salt and pepper.  Store in refrigerator for up to one week.

Serving Size: 1 Tbsp.
Number of Servings: 16
Calories: 30
Fat: 2.75 grams