Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Arugula Sandwich with Garlic & Herb Spread
Hearty mushrooms, spicy arugula and creamy garlic and herb spread make this Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Arugula Sandwich a satisfying, simple, and nutritious meat-free meal you can whip up any night of the week!
Dairy Free, Gluten Free option, Nut Free
I received free samples of Sabra Spreads mentioned in this post.
To be honest, I wasn’t always a ‘shroom fan. Nowadays, mushrooms are on my weekly grocery list, year round, are alllwayyyss atop my pizza, and are my favorite way to make faux bacon! But it wasn’t always that way (yes, our taste buds can change!).
One of the first ways I got into mushrooms was through humungo portobello shrooms…grilled…on a sammie…with arugula and a creamy garlic spread…
So when The Recipe Redux + Sabra invited me to create a sammie using their new line of products, I knew portobello shrooms were in my future ((insert emoji with hearts in its eyes)).
This EASY Weeknight Cooking recipe is an excellent #MeatlessMonday entree. Using portobello mushrooms instead of meat will still satisfy even carnivores because they have that meaty texture and umami flavor that’s just mmmmmm on all levels.
And I truly believe that if we’re not satisfied at dinner, we’re not going to complement those healthy habits we partake in all day long… (You know what I mean…. mindless snacking while watching The Voice…)
But anywhooooo… I’m also healthifying this sammie by switching out the garlic mayo for a healthier condiment — Sabra’s new Spreads!
Soooo back to this Grilled Portobello Mushroom & Arugula Sandwich…
I’m making it 2 ways — one gluten-full with crunchy bread crust and one gluten-free option without (inspired by my veryyyy veggie burger… #throwback!).
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Hearty mushrooms, spicy arugula and creamy garlic and herb spread make this Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Arugula Sandwich a satisfying, simple, and nutritious meat-free meal!
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the mushrooms:
- 4 Portobello mushroom caps (stems removed)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the sandwich:
- 1 foot-long baguette, cut into two pieces and halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 roasted bell pepper (jarred in water or homemade)
Instructions
For the mushrooms:
- Gently clean portobello mushroom caps with a cloth just prior to preparation.
- Combine balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a medium to large bowl and whisk together with a fork. Add mushroom caps to the bowl and soak until each mushroom is saturated with the marinade.
- Remove mushroom caps from the bowl and place on a plate. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and smoked paprika.
- Gently coat a grill, grill pan, or large skillet with olive oil or nonstick spray and heat over medium heat. Sear mushrooms for about 2 minutes on each side, until cooked through and the mushroom caps darken in color. Mushrooms will shrink about 1 inch in diameter during cooking. Set cooked mushrooms aside.
For the sandwich:
- To assemble your sandwich, spread hummus on the bottom piece of a baguette. Add roasted bell pepper, arugula and cooked mushrooms.
- In a clean skillet over medium heat, sear assembled sandwich for about 3 minutes on each side until bread is heated through. Enjoy warm! 🙂
For a grain-free version:
- Assemble a portobello sandwich using the mushroom caps as your “bread.” Add the roasted bell pepper, Garlic & Herb Sabra Spread and arugula between the two mushroom caps. (Note: It may be a little messy!)
So which do you prefer??? All hands up for the gluten over herrree!
Have a great week, and if you celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Happy New Year!
XO
This is really good. Reminds me of the version.
So glad you like it!
Definitely making this…love portabello mushrooms! Can’t wait to try!
So happy to hear that! Hope you love it as much as I do! 🙂
Now this sandwich I need to make! I would order this at a cafe!
Sending you a virtual sammie, pronto!
Your pics are so pretty! I’ll take this sandwich any day. Love the portobello mushroom!
Thank you so much Carly! One order coming up!
Sandwiches are hard for me to photograph. This is GORGEOUS!
Thank you Serena…it definitely took MANY “draft” shots! Practice, practice, practice, alwaysss!
This looks A_mazing! I am obsessed with mushrooms so this is for sure on my menu soon!
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Thanks so much Liz!
All I can say is “SANDWICH HEAVEN”!
The best kind!! Loving all these sandwich creations! 🙂
i LOVE portobellos with balsamic and I can just taste how delicious they are with the Roasted Garlic spread – that’s my fave of the bunch! Cannot wait to make this sandwich!
i’d eat this for lunch every single day if i could!
This looks unbelievably good and healthy! Definitely giving this a shot
So veggie packed! Love the arugula and the grilled portobello!
You sound like me – I’m a BIG time mushroom lover and that garlic spread would be divine with them – gotta make this sammie!