Matzah Encrusted Portobello Mushrooms with Roasted Asparagus and Parsley Pesto

Chef Mark Reinfeld
Recipe by
Chef Mark Reinfeld

Look no further for a kosher-for-Passover main course for your vegan guests. Serve family style or, if you wish, fan the Roasted Asparagus over the portobello mushroom and top with a dollop of Parsley Pesto.

Ingredients
MUSHROOMS:
4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil or additional water
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pinch sea salt and ground black pepper
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ALMOND BUTTER SPREAD:
¼ cup almond butter
¼ cup water
1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
Pinch sea salt and ground black pepper
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MATZAH CRUST:
¾ cup crumbled matzah or matzah meal
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh dill
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
Olive oil or melted vegan butter for drizzling
Directions

Yield: 4 servings

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare the portobello mushrooms. Place the mushrooms gill side up and ¼ cup water in a small baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and top with the salt and pepper. Place in the oven for 10 minutes. Flip mushrooms and bake for another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and flip again so the gills are facing up.
  2. Meanwhile, place all of the almond butter spread ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well. Add more water if necessary to reach a thick, yet smooth and spreadable consistency.
  3. Place all of the matzah crust ingredients in a shallow bowl and mix well.
  4. Spread the almond butter mixture inside of the mushrooms. Place the mushrooms in the bowl with the matzah crust and cover the top of the mushroom completely with a coating of the crust. [Note: It is ok if the  crust does not stick to to the bottom of the mushroom.] Drizzle olive oil or melted vegan butter over the top to help the crust brown.
  5. Return the mushrooms to the baking dish, gill side up, and bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm.

How to Reheat for Another Meal

  • Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat.
  • Add the mushrooms top up. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Carefully flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes.