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.

Omar Mostafa
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This recipe is amazing! The portobellas were so juicy and flavorful, and the bulgur salad was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!


Omprakash Chaudhary
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I tried this recipe anyway and I was pleasantly surprised. The portobellas were grilled to perfection and the bulgur salad was really tasty. I'll definitely be making this again!


Naeem Vai
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The grilled portobellas are so flavorful and juicy, and the bulgur salad is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!


Marvis Omoregie
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This recipe was easy to follow and the sandwiches turned out great! I used a balsamic glaze instead of the honey mustard sauce, and it was delicious.


Rishav Kumar Sah
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I love portobello mushrooms, and this recipe is a great way to enjoy them. The bulgur salad is a nice complement, and the whole sandwich is very satisfying.


Gul jamal Afridi
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Meh.


Ever Cruz
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Overall, it was a good recipe and I would make it again with less chili powder.


Dorcas Munene
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the grilled portobellas and bulgur salad. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mohamed Conteh
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This recipe was a bit too complex for me. I think it would be better suited for a more experienced cook.


Mary Almeda
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Not a fan of bulgur, but the grilled portobellas were amazing! I'll definitely be using this recipe for the mushrooms in the future.


gangstar boos
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I've been looking for a new sandwich recipe to try, and this one didn't disappoint. The portobello mushrooms were perfectly cooked, and the bulgur salad was a nice change from the usual lettuce and tomato. Will definitely be making this again!


Ali Ifatkhar
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Loved the grilled portobello mushrooms! The bulgur salad was a bit bland for my taste, but that's easily fixed with some extra seasoning. Overall, a great recipe that I'll definitely make again.


Sebrina jemal Seburi
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Easy to make and delicious! I used a store-bought bulgur salad mix to save time, and it still turned out great. The sandwiches were a bit messy to eat, but that's part of the fun.


Alexandra Starlight
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This recipe was a hit at my summer BBQ! The grilled portobellas were smoky and flavorful, and the bulgur salad was a refreshing and hearty complement. I added a bit of extra lemon juice and fresh herbs to the salad for a brighter flavor, and it was p