Jul 14 2026
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Portabella Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Café Cusco
Time30m
Serves2

Grilled portabella mushroom served on a ciabatta bun topped with aji verde & fresh avocado choice of fries or salad

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Ingredients

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Sandwich Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Portabella Mushrooms

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Clean the portabella mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove the stems. Brush both sides of each mushroom with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Grill the Mushrooms

    Place the mushrooms on the grill, gill side down. Grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until tender and juicy.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Avocado

    While the mushrooms are grilling, slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut into slices.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Once the mushrooms are grilled, place each mushroom on a ciabatta bun. Top with a generous amount of aji verde sauce and fresh avocado slices.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the portabella sandwiches with a side of fries or a fresh salad.

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