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
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
- Brush the mushroom with balsamic vinegar.
- Brush the grill with oil.
- Grill the portobello mushroom until tender, about 3-6 minutes per side.
- Assemble sandwich.
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Lisa says
July 24, 2009 at 9:55 pmI'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!
VeggieGirl says
July 24, 2009 at 10:36 pmSTUFFED deliciousness.
Ginny says
July 24, 2009 at 11:05 pmLooks great! I love grilled portobello sandwiches… I don't know why i've ever made it at home! 🙂
maybelles mom says
July 24, 2009 at 11:23 pmgreat vegetarian sandwich.
The Duo Dishes says
July 24, 2009 at 11:25 pmTell Subway to call it a day! This is much better than any sammie you can buy. Mmmm, 'stachio pesto. Yum.
Rachel says
July 24, 2009 at 11:54 pmThat looks phenomenal! So many colors!
Chef Fresco says
July 25, 2009 at 1:49 amSammies are about our favorite thing to make. This one looks delicious! Especially w. the pistachio pesto!
Tiffiny Felix says
July 25, 2009 at 2:10 amGracious, this looks wonderful…yummy!
Mache says
July 25, 2009 at 2:39 amI'm totally making this sandwich asap! Thanks for posting! 🙂
Jennifer says
July 25, 2009 at 3:06 amThat looks SO good!! I love roasted red peppers in dishes with pesto!
teresa says
July 25, 2009 at 3:42 amthis is lovely, what a delicious sandwich!
Ivy says
July 25, 2009 at 5:28 amWhat a lovely vegetarian sandwich!!!
Cucinista says
July 25, 2009 at 9:25 amYou 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.
Manggy says
July 25, 2009 at 10:45 amI had this in a restaurant once– the sweet-earthy combination is just gorgeous.
Soma says
July 25, 2009 at 12:34 pmPortobello, roasted pepper & pistachio pesto are all BIG WOWS! Kevin you rock..just imagining myself taking a huge toothy bite out of this.
Anncoo says
July 25, 2009 at 1:30 pmWOW, this looks delicious!
Joanne says
July 25, 2009 at 1:44 pmWhat a fantastic use for that pistachio pesto! I bought some pistachios at Trader Joes yesterday to make it.
Cookin' Canuck says
July 25, 2009 at 2:34 pmAs 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.
Noodlegirl says
July 25, 2009 at 4:33 pmInteresting I would love to try that. Ahh miss coming to your blog I been really slacking on my blog reading
Psychgrad says
July 25, 2009 at 5:42 pmThis looks really flavourful. I particularly want to sit down with a loaf of that bread.
Bridgett says
July 25, 2009 at 6:54 pmI would definitely give this one a go! Sounds and looks yummy.
daphne says
July 26, 2009 at 11:41 amLove the idea of the pistachio pesto. Can put my food processor into good use!
Sandwiches can be fun too!!!
ejm says
July 26, 2009 at 2:40 pmExcellent 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….)
Jacqueline says
July 26, 2009 at 2:54 pmI 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.
Ciao Chow Linda says
July 26, 2009 at 3:01 pmIt never fails to amaze me how you come up with these fabulous ideas.
Rabbittrick says
July 27, 2009 at 12:00 amMmm.. 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.
noobcook says
July 27, 2009 at 4:41 amlooks like a perfect combi. Your sandwich looks so appealing!
amandalouden says
July 27, 2009 at 3:01 pmthis is my favorite sandwich at the moment. YUM>
Olga says
July 27, 2009 at 3:27 pmooh, the layers look so professional! love pistachios.
Anonymous says
July 27, 2009 at 10:18 pmI really need to venture out to making great sandwiches. I always forget how magnificent they can be! Yours looks like a masterpiece.
The Food Hunter says
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The Food Hunter says
July 28, 2009 at 3:15 amThis looks great. Please stop by my blog there's an award for you.
jDub says
July 28, 2009 at 8:44 pmoh YUm! i would totally add a slice of burrata cheese on that bad boy.
Cara says
August 1, 2009 at 5:08 pmI could totally eat this for lunch today.
Angela says
February 22, 2012 at 8:29 pmthis 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