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Ingredients

  • 4 whole-wheat buns or hard rolls, split and lightly toasted
  • 1 small bunch arugula, stemmed, leaves torn in half (2 cups)
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 4 large portobello mushrooms (about 1 lb.), stemmed
  • 7-oz. jar roasted red peppers packed in water
  • 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil

Method

  • Prepare grill or heat grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Hold 1 mushroom stemmed side up in your hand.
  • Using a sharp paring knife, carefully cut and scrape to remove most of dark brown "gills."
  • Repeat with remaining mushrooms.
  • Set aside.
  • Drain roasted peppers in strainer set over bowl; reserve liquid.
  • You should have about 2 tablespoons liquid.
  • Thinly slice peppers; set aside.
  • Whisk vinegar, oil, mustard and 1 tablespoon water into roasted pepper liquid in bowl to make dressing.
  • Place 1 tablespoon dressing in medium bowl and reserve.
  • Brush remaining dressing over both sides of mushrooms.
  • Place mushrooms stemmed side down on grill or in pan.
  • Cook until juicy and tender, turning once, about 7 minutes.
  • Place 1 mushroom on bottom half of each bun.
  • Top with pepper slices.
  • Add arugula to reserved dressing in bowl and toss well to coat.
  • Divide arugula salad among mushrooms, cover with bun tops and serve.