Portobello Mushroom Pizza

Instead of ordering out, turn portobello mushroom caps into individual pizzas that are loaded with flavor but not calories. They will be a huge hit with kids and grown-ups alike.
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Instead of ordering out, turn portobello mushroom caps into individual pizzas that are loaded with flavor but not calories. They will be a huge hit with kids and grown-ups alike.

Ingredients

  • 6 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed, washed
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • ¾ leek, chopped
  • ¾ onion, chopped
  • 5 ½ leaves fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
  2. Spray a sauté pan with cooking spray.
  3. Add the onion to sauté pan and stir until it's slightly brown.
  4. Add the tomatoes, garlic, and leek to the onions. Sauté the ingredients for about 20 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
  5. Squeeze 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice over the ingredients.
  6. Add fresh basil.
  7. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and place the mushroom caps on the sheet with the bottom side up.
  8. Add ½ cup of the tomato mixture from the sauce pan into each mushroom and top with ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  9. Bake at 400° F for 12 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.

Other healthful alternatives to traditional pizza crust include zucchini, eggplant, or cauliflower.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: ¾ mushroom cap, ½ cup tomato mixture

Amount Per Serving

  • Calories: 100
  • Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Total Carbohydrates: 9g
    • Dietary fiber: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 11mg
  • Sodium: 160mg