Portobello Paillards W/ Spinach, Beans & Caramelized Onions
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 12 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided
- 14 teaspoon salt, divided
- 13 cup low-fat milk
- 12 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 4 portobello mushroom caps, 3-4 inches in diameter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb spinach, tough stems removed
- 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed (about 2 cups)
- 34 cup vegetable broth
- 12 cup grated manchego cheese (or Gruyere or Parmesan cheese)
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to very low, season with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 15 minutes Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, place milk in a small bowl and place breadcrumbs on a large plate.
- Dip each mushroom cap in milk, then dredge in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add mushrooms, gill-side down.
- Place a heavy, heatproof plate or pie pan on top of the mushrooms and cook until golden brown, pressing down on the plate occasionally to flatten them, about 6 minutes.
- Carefully remove the plate using an oven mitt or tongs, add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan and turn the mushrooms over.
- Replace the plate and cook, pressing the plate once or twice, until the mushrooms are golden brown and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes more.
- Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 20 to 30 seconds.
- Add spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in beans, broth and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Cut each mushroom into thin slices and serve over the spinach.
- Top with the reserved onions and cheese.
- Enjoy!
extra virgin olive oil, red onion, ground pepper, salt, lowfat milk, breadcrumbs, portobello mushroom caps, garlic, spinach, white beans, vegetable broth, manchego cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/portobello-paillards-w-spinach-beans-caramelized-onions-402845 (may not work)