Portabella Mushroom & Spinach Subs

My love for mushrooms began about age 7.  My Mom took me to a restaurant in our local mall (the “closest” mall) that served a warm bowl of marinated button mushrooms; they were always my favorite.  I ordered them every time we dined there.  :-)   A co-worker turned me on to this recipe from Food Network featuring Rachael Ray’s “Grilled Mushroom Salad Subs”.   I have adapted it slightly & we enjoy it regularly.  The portabella mushrooms taste so “meaty”, you won’t feel deprived.

Portabella Mushroom & Spinach Subs

Rating: 51

Serving Size: 4 servings

Portabella Mushroom & Spinach Subs

Ingredients

  • (1) 12 oz baguette
  • 2 packages (6 oz each) sliced portabella mushrooms
  • 4-5 cups (about 2/3 of a 6 oz package) spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup of your favorite shredded cheese (I have used chipotle gouda, Mozzarella, provolone, sharp cheddar & Parmesan.....they're all good!)
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp spicy mustard
  • 1 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Slice the baguette evenly into 4 slices
  3. Slice vertically across the top of each baguette, & slightly "hollow" it, pulling out some of the bread inside.
  4. Set aside.
  5. In a bowl, whisk the red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, and olive oil.
  6. Place mushrooms & red onion slices in a shallow baking dish & pour marinade over; stir/toss to coat well.
  7. Sprinkle with salt & pepper; set aside to marinate.
  8. In a skillet/saute pan over medium high heat, transfer the mushroom & onions to pan.
  9. Keep dish with remaining marinade; you will transfer the mushrooms & red onions back to it once they're cooked.
  10. Cook approximately 6 minutes, stirring constantly, or until mushrooms are tender.
  11. Now would be a good time to place your baguettes in the oven & heat for approximately 5 minutes while you're performing the next steps.
  12. Place cooked mushrooms & red onions back in marinade dish & slice the mushrooms into small pieces; about the size of a nickel or quarter.
  13. Slowly add spinach & parsley, stirring. The spinach will wilt down a little as you go.
  14. Remove baguettes from oven & stuff with the mushroom & spinach mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
http://theblondcook.com/2012/01/portabella-mushroom-spinach-subs/

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