Dive into summer with these easy low carb pizzas made in portobello mushroom caps. A naturally gluten-free, grain-free solution! This post is sponsored by al fresco®
Today is the official start of summer, did you know that? Apparently the summer solstice is today at 6:34 pm Eastern time. Chances are you’ve already been celebrating summer for a few weeks now. I know I certainly have. We’ve gone in and out of summer-like weather, with some crazy unseasonably hot days (101F!) and then some cool rainy days (60F). Portland isn’t sure what season it is, but we’ve been hanging out with friends and grilling like mad regardless. It’s summer and I plan on using that grill as much as humanly possible. Which means grilling anything and everything that I can.
While I have yet to make a low carb pizza crust that would stand up to the heat of a grill, Mother Nature has a few of her own. Large mushroom caps make a perfect healthy low carb vessel for your favourite pizza toppings and they taste absolutely amazing when grilled. Oh all that melty cheese and char-broiled flavour…it’s like the best mushroom pizza you have ever, ever had. And while pepperoni is delicious, I’ve always had an affection for sausage on my pizza. Grill the sausage too and you’ve got a whole super-grilled low carb pizza.
My friends at al fresco® are also in the mood to celebrate summer and they want you to celebrate with them. In order to facilitate everyone’s summer fun, they are hosting a fun sweepstakes and recipe contest. You can win $500 and a new grill worth $500 just for voting. Pretty sweet deal, right? ENTER TO WIN HERE
I met some of the folks behind the al fresco® all-natural chicken sausage last summer, and I can tell you that they are all about the summer celebrations. They are some of the most fun, down-to-earth people you’ll ever meet and the brand is based in my old hometown of Boston, so I had fun times reminiscing about the area with them.
And to kick of the unofficial start of summer, we hosted a big Memorial Day BBQ in our newly landscaped backyard. We weren’t entirely sure that the weather would hold or that the space would be big enough for 14 adults and 15 kids. But we ended up with a gorgeous day and were delighted to discover that the yard was just perfect for entertaining. As always, we served much too much food. 4 big racks of ribs, 7 packages of al fresco® chicken sausages, some hot dogs for the pickier of the kids, innumerable sides brought by friends, and two sugar-free desserts made by yours truly. It was a blast.
So get grilling, friends. And make sure you check out the Sweet, Smoky and Simple Sweepstakes for your chance to win!
Grilled Sausage Portobello Pizzas
Ingredients
- 6 medium portobello mushroom caps about 4 inches in diameter
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 6 tablespoon sugar-free tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 al fresco® chicken sausages grilled and sliced (I used the fully cooked Red Pepper & Asiago)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium.
- Remove stems and scrape black gills out of the inside of the mushroom caps. Brush the outsides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Turn back over and spread about 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce inside each cap. Sprinkle with mozzarella and layer with sliced sausage.
- Place caps on grill and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 8 minutes. Watch carefully...as they cook, the mushrooms soften and begin to flatten out, so that the fillings begin to slide off! This is when you know they are done to perfection.
- Sprinkle with basil and serve.
- These can be made a day or two ahead, the leftovers heat up wonderfully in a toaster oven or even in the microwave.
Notes
Total fat: 19.21g
Calories from fat: 172
Cholesterol: 68mg
Carbohydrate: 6.32g
Total dietary fiber: 1.36g
Protein: 17.60g
Toni says
This was really amazing! A delicious meal in no time!
Ashley F says
I would never of thought to make portobello mushrooms into pizza! This is a must try!
Aimee Shugarman says
My mushroom loving soul can totally get down with this recipe!
Billy says
These are seriously some of the tastiest things I’ve ever eaten, the sausage with the mushroom is awesome!
Krissy Allori says
This looks absolutely delicious. Thanks for the great idea!
Jackie Apparicio says
Carolyn, thanks for the recipe! Love the idea. Any thoughts on how I can make this in the oven instead? I don’t have a grill :/ !!! Thank you!
Carolyn says
You should be able to just google portobello pizzas and find some recipes as a guide.
Nutmeg Nanny says
I LOVE these little low card pizzas. Plus isn’t that sausage the best?! I love their new flavor.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
I’ve been having an obsession with portobellos lately, can’t stop buying them. This is happening asap!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
What fun to see all your photos with everyone eating and having a good time. These portobello pizzas on the grill are a great idea. They look delicious!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I love the first day for summer! I love it because it’s the first day of summer and I love it because it means my birthday is almost here! I’m so in love with these portobello pizzas! Perfect for me since I’ve been eating low carb!!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
I need to introduce these to my “loves pizza in any form” family – yum!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I love these! I could eat them all summer long!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
This is the perfect way to enjoy portobellos, yum!
Jessica @ Savory Experiments says
Yes! My family loves sausage and anything stuffed into a mushroom!
christine says
We use this brand of chicken sausage all the time. I love their flavor combinations. This is a great way to serve it up.
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
That’s it, I’m coming to your next party! These pizzas look fantastic!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says
I LOVE chicken sausages… and this is the perfect low-carb twist with the portobellos. GENIUS!!!
The Food Hunter says
I love everything about this recipe!
Matt says
What a fun and healthy pizza idea!