Portobello Pizza

Portobello Pizza is a quick, flavorful, and healthier twist on classic pizza, ready in less than 30 minutes. Topped with pizza sauce, fresh veggies, mozzarella, and herbs, they’re easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

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Shopping list:

• portobello mushroom caps
• olive oil
• pizza sauce
• bell pepper
• onion
• mozzarella cheese
• grape tomatoes
• fresh basil
• fresh parsley
• truffle salt and black pepper, optional for topping

Mushrooms are one of my absolute favorite vegetables, and portobellos are at the top of the list. They’re hearty, flavorful, and so versatile! Delicious raw in salads, sautéed, roasted, or grilled on a kabob. These Portobello Mushroom Pizzas are a perfect example of how amazing they can be. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, olive oil, pizza sauce, bell pepper, onion, mozzarella cheese, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and parsley! They’re ready in less than 30 minutes and can easily be customized with your favorite pizza toppings. I love adding my Homemade Pizza Seasoning on top too!

I love meatless meals, but if you’re a meat lover, feel free to add some cooked sausage, pepperoni, or shredded chicken. My boyfriend swears these are just as good as a traditional pizza, and the rich, beefy flavor of the portobello caps means you don’t even miss the crust. The sprinkle of fresh basil and parsley at the end brings incredible brightness to each bite. I used large portobellos from the bulk bin at Fresh Thyme, but if you only have smaller mushrooms, just double the amount to make the same number of servings. Now that I’m in my 26th week of pregnancy, I’m keeping these on regular rotation. They’re satisfying, delicious, low carb and help me avoid the temptation of regular pizza a little more often.

Are you a fan of mushrooms too? Check out my Beer Battered Mushroom Bites or Baked Mushroom Rice!

If you love all things pizza, try some of my "pizza" recipes! Pepperoni Pizza Twists or Air Fryer Pizza Wings are so good!

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Recipe tips and substitution ideas:

• This recipe is easy to customize. Swap the mozzarella for provolone, gouda, feta, or goat cheese for a new taste. Try pesto or Alfredo sauce instead of pizza sauce, or use barbecue sauce for a smoky twist. Add roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, or sun dried tomatoes for extra flavor, or toss on some fresh spinach before broiling. If you’re craving protein, cooked chicken, crumbled sausage, pepperoni, or even shrimp make great additions. You can also play with seasoning, Italian herbs, crushed red pepper flakes, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze after baking can completely change the flavor profile.

• Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly and tastes richer than pre shredded varieties. Store bought shredded cheese is often coated with anti caking agents to prevent clumping, but these coatings can make the cheese melt less evenly and give it a slightly gritty texture. Grating your own cheese ensures you’re getting pure cheese without additives, resulting in creamier, stretchier melts. Plus, block cheese generally stays fresher longer and often costs less per ounce, making it both a flavor and budget win.

• To prepare portobello mushrooms, start by gently twisting or cutting off the stem at its base. Then, use a small spoon to scrape out the dark gills from the underside of the cap, working carefully so you don’t damage the mushroom. Removing the gills helps prevent them from releasing excess moisture and gives you a cleaner surface for fillings or toppings.

Our favorite kitchen equipment and supplies used with this recipe:

• NutriChef Baking Sheet Pan Set
• Rotary Cheese Grater
• Herb Scissors Set
• Epicurean Handy Series Cutting Board

Yield 3 servings

Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

20 Min

Total time

30 Min

Portobello Pizza

The hearty, beefy flavor of the portobello caps makes them just as satisfying as traditional crust. Fresh basil and parsley add a bright, fresh finish that makes every bite irresistible.

Ingredients

• 3 large portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 1/4 cup finely diced bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced grape tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• truffle salt and black pepper, optional for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Brush both sides of each prepared mushroom cap with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 13–15 minutes, remove, then carefully dab each mushroom with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid.
3. Spread pizza sauce over each cap, then layer on the bell pepper, onion, cheese, and tomatoes in that order.
4. Switch the oven to the broil setting and cook for an additional 3–5 minutes, checking often to prevent burning, until the cheese is browned and bubbly.
5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle each mushroom with fresh basil, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

132

Fat

9 g

Sat. Fat

3 g

Carbs

7 g

Fiber

2 g

Net carbs

5 g

Sugar

4 g

Protein

7 g

Sodium

288 mg

Cholesterol

15 mg

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