Grilled Portobello Sandwich With Gouda and Red Pepper Aioli

Ingredients

• 1 portabella mushroom cap, cleaned
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• 1 slice smoked gouda cheese
• 1 pinch bean sprouts
• 1 teaspoon basil pesto (Classico)
• 1 hamburger bun with sesame seeds

red pepper aioli (use 2 teaspoons)

• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely missed
• 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 large red pepper, diced and cooked well

Directions

1. 1

   Spray skillet and inside of buns with non-stick cooking spray. Grill in pan/skillet until lightly toasted.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in skillet. Grill mushroom until browned (about 5 minutes each side).

3. 3

   Spread Red Pepper Aioli on bottom of bun.

4. 4

   Put Portobello on top.

5. 5

   Put Gouda Cheese on top of that.

6. 6

   Put Bean Sprouts on top of that.

7. 7

   Spread Basil Pesto on top of bun.

8. 8

   You can also use panini bread and make these into paninis (like we do at the restaurant) if you have a panini press (which I'm too poor to buy).

9. 9

   RED PEPPER AIOLI SAUCE.

10. 10

    3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely missed.

11. 11

    1/2 Cup fat-free mayo.

12. 12

    1/2 tsp salt.

13. 13

    1/4 tsp crushed red pepper.

14. 14

    1 large red pepper, diced and cooked well.

15. 15

    Mix all ingredients in a food processor or extremely well in bowl until combined. Enjoy!