Grilled Portabella and Bell Pepper Sandwiches

Try meatless magic from the grill with this hearty veggie sandwich.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

Minutes

Makes

sandwiches

fresh large portabella mushroom caps

large bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices

large red onion, sliced

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1/2

teaspoon seasoned salt

round focaccia bread (8 or 9 inch)

1/4

cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/4

cup basil pesto

leaf lettuce leaves

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush mushrooms, bell pepper and onion with oil; sprinkle with seasoned salt. Place vegetables in grill basket (grill “wok”).
Place grill basket on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12 minutes, shaking basket occasionally to turn vegetables, until bell pepper and onion are crisp-tender and mushrooms are just tender.
Cut bread horizontally in half. Mix mayonnaise and pesto; spread over cut sides of bread. Layer lettuce and grilled vegetables on bottom half of bread. Add top of bread. Cut into 6 wedges.

Makes 6 sandwiches

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Substitution

When red bell peppers are in season, go ahead and use one. Either red or green bell pepper tastes great. Whole-grain sandwich buns can be used instead of the focaccia.

How-To

Clean mushrooms just before using by wiping them off with a damp paper towel.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Sandwich)

Calories 310

(Calories from Fat 150),

Total Fat 17g

(Saturated Fat 4g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 10mg;
Sodium 490mg;
Total Carbohydrate 29g

(Dietary Fiber 2g,
Sugars 4g),

Protein 11g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch;
0 Fruit;
0 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
2 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
3 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Grilled Portabella and Bell Pepper Sandwiches

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens