Mushroom Sliders

Recipe courtesy of the Mushroom Council.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 large portabella mushrooms, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 small slider rolls, split and toasted
8 tomato slices
8 red onion slices
Optional Seasonings: Garlic and assorted herbs

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine mushrooms, oil and balsamic vinegar. Close bag and gently toss until evenly coated. Marinate 30 to 60 minutes. Remove mushrooms to a plate and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat then coat with cooking spray. Place mushrooms on grill pan and cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, or until mushrooms are heated through. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Cut each mushroom into quarters.
3. If desired, sprinkle garlic and herbs on mushrooms.
4. Top slider rolls with mushrooms, tomato, onion and condiments of choice. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 300; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Total Carbs: 51g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 10g; Sodium: 620mg.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the Mushroom Council.