Portobello "Philly Cheese Steak" Sandwich
Recipe courtesy EatingWell.com
Cheese steaks are a Philadelphia tradition: thin slices from a rich and very fatty slab of beef, fried up and topped with a heavy cheese sauce. We've cut down on the fat considerably - but not on the taste. All it needs is a cold beer or a glass of pinot noir on the side. Make this vegetarian by using vegetable broth in place of chicken stock.

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
4 large portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed (see Tip), sliced
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 ounces thinly sliced reduced-fat provolone cheese
4 whole-wheat buns, split and toasted

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, oregano and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are wilted and soft, about 7 minutes.

Reduce heat to low; sprinkle the vegetables with flour and stir to coat. Stir in broth and soy sauce; bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat, lay cheese slices on top of the vegetables, cover and let stand until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

Divide the mixture into 4 portions with a spatula, leaving the melted cheese layer on top. Scoop a portion onto each toasted bun and serve immediately.

The dark gills found on the underside of a portobello are edible, but if you like you can scrape them off with a spoon.

Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis Per serving Calories 268
Carbohydrate Servings 2 Carbohydrates 35 g
Protein 13 g Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 4 g Cholesterol 15 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g Dietary Fiber 7 g
Sodium 561 mg Potassium 704 mg
Exchanges 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 high-fat meat Nutrition Bonus Vitamin C (140% daily value), Selenium (49% dv), Vitamin A (30% dv), Calcium (25% dv), Potassium (20% dv), Magnesium (16% dv).

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 25
Yield: 4 sandwiches
User Rating 5 Stars

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