Portobello Mushroom Appetizer

This portobello mushroom appetizer is so simple to make and has a wonderful flavor. With the bright flavors of tomatoes and blue cheese, this recipe is a great start to a meal or could be served as a side dish with grilled steak or chicken.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 6 portobello mushrooms
• 1 ½ cups diced tomato

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a small bowl stir together the minced garlic and olive oil. Clean portobello mushrooms by brushing them with a paper towel. Remove the stem and discard. Brush the mushroom caps with the garlic and olive oil mixture. Place them on a baking sheet with gills facing upward Sprinkle 1/4 cup of diced tomatoes on each mushroom cap.

Step 3

Bake for 13 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and spread blue cheese on top of the tomatoes. Return the mushrooms to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Allow the mushrooms to cool for a few minutes before serving.