Ingredients:
- 4 large portobello mushrooms
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for pesto)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Brush mushrooms with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side.
- In a blender, blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil until smooth. Serve pesto over grilled mushrooms.
serving of grilled portobello mushroom wrap with pesto sauce (Cheeburger Cheeburger) contains 400 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 18% carbs, 74% fat, and 8% protein. This is a good source of protein (14% of your Daily Value), fiber (14% of your Daily Value), and iron (45% of your Daily Value).
Portabella mushrooms contain non-nutritive compounds like polysaccharides, polyphenols, and carotenoids, which may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. In animal studies, mushrooms have been shown to stimulate immune cells and stop the growth and spread of cancer cells.
