Portobello, Broccoli, Red-Pepper Melt

I saw this recipe on Pinterest and had to try it out. My children refuse to even try mushroom so I was prepared to eat it all alone with my husband, Kalman, but they all surprised me. First time for my 21 year olds, my 14 year old and my 10 year old. 

It is very easy to make and as any new recipe I had to make it my own. Instead of mayonnaise spread I made my own garlic/herb butter and used that on the bread. 


Ingredients:
1 small head of broccoli (I even tried it with asparagus, yum)
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
2 portobello mushroom about 10cm diameter. 
1 red bell pepper
1/2 stick unsalted stick butter at room temperature
1 garlic 
thyme and basil
2 french bread, sliced
250mg or more gouda cheese, cheese

Mix vegetable, broccoli (or asparagus, or both), red bell pepper, mushroom, salt, pepper and a bit of olive oil. Spread in a baking pan with side that is lined with aluminum foil. Place in oven on broil for about 4-6 minutes, mix them once until broccoli start to get charred. 

Place butter in a bowl, add minced garlic, a little basil and a little thyme. Mix it well with a wooden spoon until very creamy. Slice the bread and spread the butter on the slices. Place them on a aluminum foil covered baking sheet. 

Add vegetable mixture with a help of a spoon to each bread slices. Top with a piece of cheese and broil for about 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and starts to get a light brown color. 

Serve hot. Enjoy