Grilled Portobello Mushrooms With Artichoke Puree and Roasted Corn and Tomato Topping

recipe from Pepper Tree

Makes 4 servings

Artichoke Puree
3/4 cup artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed
2 tsp EVOO
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 clove garlic
Sea salt

To make the artichoke puree

Place the ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.

Add more salt to taste.

Set aside.

    Corn Tomato Topping
    2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups)
    2 tsp EVOO
    1 clove garlic, pressed
    1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
    2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
    2 ears corn, in husks
    Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

    To make the topping

    Preheat grill to medium.

    Place tomatoes in a bowl and drizzle them with oil. Add garlic, basil, and parsley; toss gently to combine.

    Set aside.

    When the grill is hot, cook the corn - turning frequently - about 10 minutes, or until the husks are charred and pulling away from cobs.

    Let stand until cool, then strip the husks and remove silk by rubbing with a dish towel.

    Cut the kernels off the cob and toss with tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

      Mushrooms
      2 tbsp EVOO
      4 large portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills remove
      Sea salt

      To make the mushrooms

      While corn is cooling, grill the mushrooms.

      Pour oil into small dish and using a pastry brush, lightly coat both sides of each mushroom with oil.

      Place mushrooms on the grill, gill side down, for about 8 minutes.

      Flip mushrooms and continue grilling for 6 to 8 minutes more, or until edges begin to brown.

      Lightly sprinkle with salt.

      On a large serving platter, place mushrooms gill side up and spread artichoke puree over them. Top with corn tomato topping and serve.

        Comments