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Grilled Portobello and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich with Pistachio Pesto

[heart_this] · Jul 24, 2009 · 35 Comments

Grilled Portobello and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich with Pistachio Pesto

While I was doing research for the pistachio pesto that I made I came across the idea of using it in a portobello sandwich on Tung in Cheek . I often enjoy using pestos as a condiment or a spread in sandwiches and I had been wanting to try grilling up a portabello mushroom and throwing it into a sandwich for a while. I just had to make sure to remember to reserve some of the pistachio pesto for the sandwich. I was thinking that a roasted red pepper would go really well with the grilled portabello in the sandwich. Since I really like the roasted red pepper and balsamic vinegar combo I wanted to work some balsamic vinegar into the sandwich and I did so by brushing the mushroom with it before grilling it. I still had some of the spinach from making the pesto so I threw some of that into the sandwich instead of the more common lettuce. Of course it would not be a sandwich without the bread and my first choice was a nice ciabatta. The grilled portobello and roasted red pepper sandwich with pistachio pesto turned out really well! I liked the way that the grilled portobello worked in a sandwich. It was nice and meaty and filling all the while being a mushroom which is always tops in my books. The roasted red pepper and balsamic vinegar added a ton of flavour to the sandwich and the pesto added a really nice creaminess and freshness. I am now looking forward to experimenting with more portobello sandwiches.

Grilled Portobello and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich with Pistachio Pesto

Grilled Portobello and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich with Pistachio Pesto

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 1
ingredients
  • 1 portobello mushroom
  • balsamic vinegar
  • olive oil
  • 1 roasted red pepper
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 tablespoon pistachio pesto (or basil pesto)
  • 2 slices of bread or 1 bun (I used ciabatta)
directions
  1. Brush the mushroom with balsamic vinegar.
  2. Brush the grill with oil.
  3. Grill the portobello mushroom until tender, about 3-6 minutes per side.
  4. Assemble sandwich.
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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    July 24, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    I'm not usually a sandwich person, but this is irresistible. I can never resist mushrooms and paired with that pesto and served on ciabatta bread .. oh goodness!

    Reply
  2. VeggieGirl says

    July 24, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    STUFFED deliciousness.

    Reply
  3. Ginny says

    July 24, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    Looks great! I love grilled portobello sandwiches… I don't know why i've ever made it at home! 🙂

    Reply
  4. maybelles mom says

    July 24, 2009 at 11:23 pm

    great vegetarian sandwich.

    Reply
  5. The Duo Dishes says

    July 24, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    Tell Subway to call it a day! This is much better than any sammie you can buy. Mmmm, 'stachio pesto. Yum.

    Reply
  6. Rachel says

    July 24, 2009 at 11:54 pm

    That looks phenomenal! So many colors!

    Reply
  7. Chef Fresco says

    July 25, 2009 at 1:49 am

    Sammies are about our favorite thing to make. This one looks delicious! Especially w. the pistachio pesto!

    Reply
  8. Tiffiny Felix says

    July 25, 2009 at 2:10 am

    Gracious, this looks wonderful…yummy!

    Reply
  9. Mache says

    July 25, 2009 at 2:39 am

    I'm totally making this sandwich asap! Thanks for posting! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    July 25, 2009 at 3:06 am

    That looks SO good!! I love roasted red peppers in dishes with pesto!

    Reply
  11. teresa says

    July 25, 2009 at 3:42 am

    this is lovely, what a delicious sandwich!

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  12. Ivy says

    July 25, 2009 at 5:28 am

    What a lovely vegetarian sandwich!!!

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  13. Cucinista says

    July 25, 2009 at 9:25 am

    You always come up with such great recipes. I like that this is really a whole meal in a sandwich. Great idea to brush the mushrooms with balsamic before cooking.

    Reply
  14. Manggy says

    July 25, 2009 at 10:45 am

    I had this in a restaurant once– the sweet-earthy combination is just gorgeous.

    Reply
  15. Soma says

    July 25, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    Portobello, roasted pepper & pistachio pesto are all BIG WOWS! Kevin you rock..just imagining myself taking a huge toothy bite out of this.

    Reply
  16. Anncoo says

    July 25, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    WOW, this looks delicious!

    Reply
  17. Joanne says

    July 25, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    What a fantastic use for that pistachio pesto! I bought some pistachios at Trader Joes yesterday to make it.

    Reply
  18. Cookin' Canuck says

    July 25, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    As soon as I saw this, I truly started to salivate. What a great use for your pistachio pesto! In my mind, this is the perfect sandwich.

    Reply
  19. Noodlegirl says

    July 25, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    Interesting I would love to try that. Ahh miss coming to your blog I been really slacking on my blog reading

    Reply
  20. Psychgrad says

    July 25, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    This looks really flavourful. I particularly want to sit down with a loaf of that bread.

    Reply
  21. Bridgett says

    July 25, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    I would definitely give this one a go! Sounds and looks yummy.

    Reply
  22. daphne says

    July 26, 2009 at 11:41 am

    Love the idea of the pistachio pesto. Can put my food processor into good use!

    Sandwiches can be fun too!!!

    Reply
  23. ejm says

    July 26, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    Excellent idea to use pistachios in pesto! And your sandwich is looking very very close to the best sandwich I ever had – the sandwich by which all sandwiches are measured – when walking in Italy: pieces of thinly sliced pecorino di San Gimignano and the most gorgeous emerald green coloured basil pesto slathered on the crustiest whole grain slipper bread. I loved how the pesto, that had so much basil and clearly the most wonderful golden olive oil, had oozed into the bread.

    -Elizabeth

    (putting pistachios on the grocery list….)

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  24. Jacqueline says

    July 26, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    I love this sandwich Kevin! You have managed to combine some of my very favourite ingredients in one sandwich. This is on my to-do-list, to have soon.

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  25. Ciao Chow Linda says

    July 26, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    It never fails to amaze me how you come up with these fabulous ideas.

    Reply
  26. Rabbittrick says

    July 27, 2009 at 12:00 am

    Mmm.. I like it when people play with pesto. It never occurred to me to mix with pistachio, though! I simply adore the versatility of pesto, especially that it pairs great with almost everything!

    one other great mix I came across was with red bell peppers.

    Reply
  27. noobcook says

    July 27, 2009 at 4:41 am

    looks like a perfect combi. Your sandwich looks so appealing!

    Reply
  28. amandalouden says

    July 27, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    this is my favorite sandwich at the moment. YUM>

    Reply
  29. Olga says

    July 27, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    ooh, the layers look so professional! love pistachios.

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    July 27, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    I really need to venture out to making great sandwiches. I always forget how magnificent they can be! Yours looks like a masterpiece.

    Reply
  31. The Food Hunter says

    July 28, 2009 at 3:14 am

    This looks great. Please stop by my blog there's an award for you.

    Reply
  32. The Food Hunter says

    July 28, 2009 at 3:15 am

    This looks great. Please stop by my blog there's an award for you.

    Reply
  33. jDub says

    July 28, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    oh YUm! i would totally add a slice of burrata cheese on that bad boy.

    Reply
  34. Cara says

    August 1, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    I could totally eat this for lunch today.

    Reply
  35. Angela says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    this looks delicious! i included your picture in a post i did about portobello sandwiches. i gave you credit and linked back to this page. here's the link – http://wp.me/p1cn3Q-rF

    Reply

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