Description
Crispy, cheesy portobello mushroom pizza delivers Mediterranean flavors with a low-carb twist. Hearty mushroom caps become perfect personal-sized pizza platforms you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 portobello mushrooms, gills and stems removed
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for baking sheet
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
Garnish:
- 4–6 cherry tomatoes, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and generously coat a baking sheet with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic to create a flavorful aromatic blend.
- Clean and prepare mushroom caps, then carefully brush each cap with the prepared seasoned oil mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Layer each mushroom cap with a dollop of pizza sauce, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the pizza sauce, covering the entire mushroom cap.
- Add thin slices of fresh tomatoes on top of the cheese layer for additional flavor and color.
- Place the prepared mushroom bites on the oil-coated baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until mushrooms become tender and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set and prevent burning.
Notes
- Swap portobello mushrooms for smaller cremini or button varieties to create bite-sized appetizers perfect for parties or quick snacks.
- Add protein by sprinkling cooked crumbled sausage or chopped grilled chicken on top before baking for a more substantial mini-meal.
- Use dairy-free cheese alternatives like nutritional yeast or vegan mozzarella to make this recipe friendly for lactose-intolerant or plant-based diets.
- Pat mushrooms dry before brushing with oil mixture to prevent excess moisture and ensure crispy, well-roasted edges during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg