If you love pizza for the toppings, then this recipe is for you.

While I am no longer meatless, I still adore these versatile vegetables.

These grilled pizzas are proof.

Close-up: Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Topped With Mini Pepperoni and Fresh Basil on the Grill

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Large portobello mushroom caps are the ultimate base for gluten-free individual pizzas.

Wipe away any bits of dirt with a damp paper towel.

you could save the stems to use invegetable stockormushroom soup.

Spatula Used to Remove One of the Portobello Mushrooms From the Grill

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Prepare a gas or charcoal grill by heating to medium-high and cleaning and oiling the grates.

Grill the mushrooms flat side down first until they just start to become tender, about 5 minutes.

Cook for 5 minutes more to melt the cheese and finish cooking the mushrooms.

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Topped With Mini Pepperoni on the Grill

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Thats also why I opt for low-moisture mozzarella rather than fresh mozzarella.

While things like cooked, crumbled sausage andcaramelized onionswould no doubt be delicious, simplicity wins out.

If anyone around the table isnt gluten-free, theyre also pretty fantastic withgarlic bread.

Two Portobello Mushroom Pizzas on a Plate With Fresh Oregano and Sliced Peppers

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Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel.

Remove the stems from the mushrooms and discard.

Use a spoon to gently scrape out and discard the gills to make room for the filling.

Portobello Mushroom Tops Cleaned on a Cutting Board Using a Wet Paper Towel

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Brush the mushrooms on both sides with olive oil and season all over with salt.

Scrape the grill grates clean, if needed.

Place the mushroom on the grill, hollowed-out side down.

Portobello Mushroom Gills Removed Using a Spoon, and on the Cutting Board Below, One Mushroom With Gills Removed and Another Still Intact

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Cover the grill and grill until the edges curl and char in spots, 4 to 5 minutes.

Flip the mushroom caps.

Sprinkle each cap with the remaining cheese and top with your toppings of choice, if using.

Portobello Mushrooms Brushed With Oil While Resting in a Small Baking Sheet for Grilled Mushroom Pizza Recipe

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Tip

you’ve got the option to add toppings directly on the grill if youre careful.

Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with fresh basil or oregano (if using), and serve.

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Grill Cleaned Using a Paper Towel (Grasped by a Pair of Tongs)

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Portobello Mushrooms on a Grill (Faced Down) for Portobello Mushroom Pizza on a Grill Recipe

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Grilled Mushrooms Frilled on the Grill

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Pizza Sauce, Cheese, and Mini Pepperonis Added to Grilled Mushrooms for Grilled Mushroom Pizza Recipe

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Grilled Portobello Mushroom Pizzas (Some Topped With Mini Pepperoni Pieces and Others Topped With Sliced Peppers)

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Fresh Shredded Basil Added to Portobello Pizzas

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