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Bruschetta with Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on September 14, 2011

Time

55 minutes

Yield

Makes 8 large slices

Bruschetta with Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Ingredients

4 portobello mushrooms, large, (about 1 ⅓ pounds), stemmed6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 1 loaf country bread (approximately a 12-by-5-inch loaf), sliced crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces, ends removed1 large clove garlic, peeled

Before You Begin

The mushrooms are grilled with the gill-like undersides facing up to prevent loss of juices. For serving, the mushrooms are flipped onto the bread so their juices seep down into the toast.

Instructions

  1. Light grill. Place mushroom caps on large baking sheet. Mix 3 1/2 tablespoons of the oil, rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste in small bowl. Brush oil mixture over both sides of mushrooms.
  2. Grill mushrooms, gill side up over medium-hot fire, until caps are cooked through and grill-marked, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, grill bread until golden brown on both sides. Place toast slices on large platter. Rub garlic over tops, then brush with remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons oil.
  4. Halve grilled mushrooms; place one half, gill side down, over each slice of toast. Serve immediately.
Bruschetta with Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Bruschetta with Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

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Time

55 minutes

Yield

Makes 8 large slices

Ingredients

4 portobello mushrooms, large, (about 1 ⅓ pounds), stemmed
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 loaf country bread (approximately a 12-by-5-inch loaf), sliced crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces, ends removed
1 large clove garlic, peeled

Ingredients

4 portobello mushrooms, large, (about 1 ⅓ pounds), stemmed
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 loaf country bread (approximately a 12-by-5-inch loaf), sliced crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces, ends removed
1 large clove garlic, peeled

Ingredients

4 portobello mushrooms, large, (about 1 ⅓ pounds), stemmed
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 loaf country bread (approximately a 12-by-5-inch loaf), sliced crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces, ends removed
1 large clove garlic, peeled

Why This Recipe Works

For an authentic bruschetta recipe, we toasted (rather than grilled) our bread, flavoring it with olive oil and raw garlic before topping it with a simple mixture of vegetables and/or herbs.

Before You Begin

The mushrooms are grilled with the gill-like undersides facing up to prevent loss of juices. For serving, the mushrooms are flipped onto the bread so their juices seep down into the toast.

Instructions

  1. Light grill. Place mushroom caps on large baking sheet. Mix 3 1/2 tablespoons of the oil, rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste in small bowl. Brush oil mixture over both sides of mushrooms.
  2. Grill mushrooms, gill side up over medium-hot fire, until caps are cooked through and grill-marked, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, grill bread until golden brown on both sides. Place toast slices on large platter. Rub garlic over tops, then brush with remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons oil.
  4. Halve grilled mushrooms; place one half, gill side down, over each slice of toast. Serve immediately.

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