Grilled Portobello and Vegetable Open-Faced Sandwich

February 16, 2026

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Who said the grill is only for meat? This sandwich was really good and there was no meat involved here.

Portobello or portabella?

Cremini or crimini?

So confusing. I've always called the big ones portobello so I'm sticking with that =).

As it turns out, cremini mushrooms are just baby portobellos.

Grilled Portobello and Vegetable Open-Faced Sandwich
Makes 1 Serving

Ingredients

1 big portobello mushroom
seasoning salt
1/2 sweet red or green pepper
9 cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon store-bought pesto
bread

Directions

Heat the grill to high while you're getting your veggies ready.
Sprinkle a little seasoning salt on your mushroom, remove the seeds from your pepper, and skewer your tomatoes.
Now, grill your veggies for 10 minutes or however long it takes for them to get a bit charred and soft.
Spread the pesto on your bread then top it with the grilled vegetables. So good! Add a medium corn on the cob for 2 points.