Portobello mushrooms make a delicious and healthy pizza crust alternative. This recipe combines the meaty texture of portobello caps with melted mozzarella, and your favorite pizza sauce. And with the added bonus of being oven-baked, it’s a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for any day of the week. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making the perfect portobello mushroom pizza!
Ingredients:
- 4 portobello mushroom caps
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Clean the mushroom caps and remove the stems, then pat dry.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil and minced garlic. Use this mixture to brush both sides of the mushroom caps and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake the mushrooms stem-side down on a baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Remove the mushrooms from the oven, flip them over, and use a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
- Fill each mushroom cap with pizza sauce, and mozzarella.
- Return the mushrooms to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy your healthy and delicious portobello mushroom pizza!
