Best 6 Portobello Tart With Spring Greens And Lime Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with a tantalizing Portobello Tart, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will delight your palate. This vegetarian masterpiece features a crispy, flaky crust cradling a savory filling of tender portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and tangy goat cheese. The tart is adorned with a vibrant medley of spring greens, adding a refreshing crunch and a burst of color. Drizzle the tart with a zesty lime-balsamic vinaigrette, creating a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. This article presents a comprehensive guide to crafting this exquisite dish, including detailed recipes for the tart crust, portobello filling, spring greens salad, and lime-balsamic vinaigrette. Get ready to impress your taste buds and indulge in a culinary experience like no other.

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GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH BALSAMIC



Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Balsamic image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 large portobello mushrooms, wiped of any dirt, washed and quickly dried, if necessary

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, toss the garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and some salt. Wrap the garlic cloves in tinfoil and place on the tray in the center of the oven. Cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic with 3/4 cup of the olive oil and the mustard.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the mushrooms in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt. Place them, stem-side up, on the hottest part of the grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, you may see liquid starting to emerge from the stem area. Flip to the other side and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer them to a tray and place in the center of the oven. Cook until they are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, an additional 12 to 15 minutes. Season them lightly with salt.
  • Remove the garlic from the oven. Squeeze the garlic pulp out from their skins and whisk it vigorously into the dressing. Arrange the mushrooms on a serving platter and top with the dressing. Serve immediately.

PORTOBELLO & ONION TART



Portobello & Onion Tart image

This fragrant tart is comfort with a capital "C," especially with fresh rosemary or thyme. We pair it with a salad for dinner or an egg for breakfast. -Robin Wagganer, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled goat cheese or Gorgonzola cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, score a 1/2" border along edges of pastry. Within border, prick pastry with a fork. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. If center has puffed, flatten gently with a spatula. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan. To same pan, add remaining oil and the onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Return mushrooms to pan; stir in salt. , In a small bowl, whisk eggs until blended; stir in cheese. Pour into crust. Top evenly with mushroom mixture. Bake 13-15 minutes or just until cheese mixture is set. If desired, sprinkle with rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 33g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

APPLE TART WITH TOSSED GREENS, CANDIED WALNUTS AND SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



Apple Tart with Tossed Greens, Candied Walnuts and Sherry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups greens (such as romaine, radicchio, green leaf and red leaf lettuce)
1 puff pastry sheet
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced as thin as possible, preferably on a mandoline
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple juice or orange juice
1 egg, beaten, to brush on the puff pastry
1 cup candied walnuts
11/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes cut in 1/2
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon diced red onion
2 teaspoons chopped chives
3/4 cup salad oil

Steps:

  • Clean the greens and dry them with paper towels and/or a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Lay the pastry on a parchment lined baking sheet, and cut into 6 (4-inch) circles, removing the excess dough. In a small bowl toss the apple slices with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and juice. Brush the puff pastry with the egg wash and arrange the apple slices daisy-petal style on top of each circle. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, remove to a rack and let cool.
  • Place the vinegar, onion, chives, and oil in a container and shake to combine. Toss the greens, tomatoes and candied walnuts in the dressing to coat, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the seasoned greens on top of the puff pastry and serve immediately.

BABY GREENS SALAD WITH QUAIL EGG AND MAPLE WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Baby Greens Salad with Quail Egg and Maple White Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/8 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup (add 1 teaspoon more if you like a sweeter taste)
1 shallot clove, very finely minced
1 tablespoon very finely minced fresh rosemary
3/4 cup olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
Salt and pepper
3 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 English cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 carrot, peeled and sliced thin, or shredded with a vegetable peeler
1 pound baby greens (such as frissee, arugula, romaine hearts), rinsed and dried with a salad spinner or paper towels
Salt and pepper
1 (15-ounce) can pre-cooked quail eggs*

Steps:

  • Make the vinaigrette by adding vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, shallot and rosemary, 1 at a time, through the feed opening of a running blender. Then leaving the blender running, pour the olive oil in a slow steady stream into the vinegar mixture to emulsify. Remove vinaigrette to a container and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss tomatoes, cucumber and carrots with salad dressing. Toss with baby greens just before serving and garnish with quail eggs cut into halves. Season with salt and pepper.

WARM SPINACH PORTOBELLO TART WITH ROASTED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



Warm Spinach Portobello Tart with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups flour
3 pounds tomatoes
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 pound portobello mushrooms. stemmed, cut into thin strips
1/4 pound spinach, stemmed, washed, dried, and cut into thin strips
1/2 pound mozzarella, julienned
Capers for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • To make a crust:
  • In a food processor, mix cream cheese and margarine. Add salt and flour. Mix until a ball forms. Refrigerate. Roll out on a floured surface to fit an 8inch fluted tart pan. Weight with pie weights, beans or rice in foil, and bake for 15 minutes. Cool, remove from pan and set aside.
  • To make filling:
  • Plunge tomatoes into simmering water for 15 seconds. Drain. Remove skin and seeds. Place tomatoes in roasting pan with 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic, 1/3 cup of olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Cool slightly and coarsely chop. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to boil, and cook until reduced to 2 tablespoons. Add reduced vinegar to the tomato mixture and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons garlic and cook until golden. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Increase heat and sear portobello strips on all sides until browned. Stir in the reserved garlic, turn off heat but keep warm.
  • To assemble:
  • Place spinach in the cooled tart shell. Arrange warm portobellos like spokes of a wheel on top of spinach. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella. (the tart may be assembled to this point and set aside.) Preheat the broiler. Broil briefly until cheese is melted. Drizzle each slice with tomato vinaigrette, garnish with capers and serve warm

GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Even when there are just two at the table, Sandy Hunt, Racine, Wisconsin, sees to it that her salads are well-dressed for dinner. "I keep a bottle of this light dressing in the fridge," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2/3 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Salad greens and vegetables of your choice

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right portobello mushrooms: Look for large, firm mushrooms with a deep, dark brown color. Avoid mushrooms that are bruised or have spots.
  • Clean the mushrooms properly: Wipe the mushrooms with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or debris. Do not wash the mushrooms under running water, as this can make them soggy.
  • Remove the stems: Use a sharp knife to carefully remove the stems from the mushrooms. You can save the stems for use in other dishes, such as soups or stews.
  • Marinate the mushrooms: Marinating the mushrooms in a mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and herbs will help to tenderize them and add flavor.
  • Cook the mushrooms properly: Portobello mushrooms can be cooked in a variety of ways, including grilling, roasting, and sautéing. Be careful not to overcook the mushrooms, as this can make them tough.
  • Use fresh, seasonal ingredients: The best portobello tarts are made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Look for spring greens that are tender and vibrant in color.
  • Make your own lime-balsamic vinaigrette: It's easy to make your own lime-balsamic vinaigrette at home. Simply whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, honey, and Dijon mustard.
  • Serve the tart warm or at room temperature: Portobello tarts can be served warm or at room temperature. They're a great option for a light lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

Portobello tarts are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They're easy to make and can be customized with a variety of ingredients. With their earthy flavor and crispy texture, portobello mushrooms are the perfect centerpiece for this savory tart. The spring greens add a fresh, vibrant flavor, while the lime-balsamic vinaigrette provides a tangy, sweet balance. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this recipe is sure to impress. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this portobello tart a try. You won't be disappointed.

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