GRILLED PORTABELLA AND BULGUR SALAD "SANDWICHES"

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Grilled Portabella and Bulgur Salad

Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Sandwich     Food Processor     Mushroom     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Bulgur     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For tomato vinaigrette:
1 large garlic clove
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
For salad:
8 large portabella mushrooms, stems reserved for another use (see cooks' note, below)
1 small red onion, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (keeping root end intact)
2 medium yellow bell peppers, quartered lengthwise
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups boiling-hot water
1 cup medium bulgur
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 1/2 ounces baby arugula (4 cups)
1 firm-ripe small avocado

Steps:

  • Make vinaigrette:
  • With motor running, drop garlic into food processor and finely chop. Add tomatoes, parsley, oil, vinegar, rosemary, red-pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and pulse until tomatoes are finely chopped but not puréed.
  • Make salad:
  • Peel skin from portabellas using tip of a paring knife, pulling from edge of mushroom toward center. Gently scrape off gills from mushrooms with tip of a spoon. Toss portabellas with 1/2 cup vinaigrette in a 13- by 9-inch glass baking dish and let stand, turning occasionally, 20 minutes.
  • Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium heat; see Grilling Procedure .
  • Push 1 wooden pick into each onion wedge to secure for grilling. Toss onion wedges, bell peppers, and zucchini with oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Oil grill rack, then grill vegetables, covered, turning occasionally, until tender (6 to 8 minutes for bell peppers, 6 to 10 minutes for zucchini, 8 to 12 minutes for onion, and 12 to 15 minutes for portabellas).
  • Transfer portabellas to a plate and remaining vegetables to a bowl as cooked. Cool slightly, then remove wooden picks and coarsely chop onion, bell peppers, and zucchini.
  • While vegetables cook, pour boiling-hot water over bulgur with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and let stand until water is absorbed and bulgur is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a sieve if any water remains.
  • Add vegetables to bulgur with pine nuts and remaining vinaigrette and toss.
  • Put one fourth of arugula on each of 4 plates. Top with upside-down portabella. Pack bulgur mixture into a cup measure, then unmold on top of portabella. Top with another portabella, right side up. Serve with an avocado quarter.

Jannatul Fardous
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Annette Cordon
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This recipe is a keeper!


Edgar Juarez
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I'm definitely going to be making these sandwiches again soon.


Elisha Steigmeier
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These sandwiches are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


stingrayy bassking
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I think this recipe would also be good with roasted vegetables instead of grilled portobellas.


Gospel Waate
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I would recommend serving these sandwiches with a side of chips or salad.


Adrian Becerra
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I'm not a huge fan of bulgur, but I thought it worked well in this recipe.


Sujan Banmala
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These sandwiches are perfect for a quick and easy lunch. I love that they can be made ahead of time.


labonno light house
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I would definitely make this recipe again. It's a great way to use up leftover grilled portobellas.


Mohamed Badsha Miah
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The sandwiches were tasty and filling.


Layla Handchen
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks.


Rifath Zain
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The grilled portobellas were a bit tough. I think I'll try marinating them next time.


Hassan Al - Hasone
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I found that the bulgur salad was a bit dry. I would recommend adding a bit more olive oil or dressing.


kashi rana
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The sandwiches are delicious and perfect for a special occasion.


Miguel Arteaga
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I love the smoky flavor of the grilled portobellas in this sandwich. The bulgur salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of whole grains.


Tomas Ruzgys
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying lunch or dinner. I especially appreciate that it can be made ahead of time.


kamala khanal
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of grilled portobellas, bulgur, and arugula is perfect.


Xetry Anuj
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These sandwiches were a hit at my last summer cookout! The grilled portobellas were juicy and flavorful, and the bulgur salad was a refreshing complement. I also loved the addition of the arugula and balsamic glaze.