A recipe I can't wait to try...

I love the culture of grilling. It creates an atmosphere that is festive but casual.
 Bobby Flay

Of course the "king of grilling" from the Food Network would have the perfect grilling quote.  I too love grilling mainly because it adds so much flavor without having to add any extra fat or calories.  Right now the husband and I have pretty much settled into a routine fall back meal of grilled chicken and vegetables.  It's easy and always seems to turn out right.  Plus right now several veggies including zucchini, squash and other summer vegetables are in season, which makes them REALLY CHEAP!  We typically mix together some zucchini and squash and sometimes toss in some cherry tomatoes, peppers, baby portobello mushrooms, whatever sounds good for the night.  However, I found this recipe online the other day and I can't wait to try it!!!  As you may know I really, REALLY love goat cheese.  This recipe which combines goat cheese (tanginess) with portobello (meatiness) and topped with a tomato to finish it off has got to be amazing.  I loved the idea of it so much I had to share.  I hope it works out well for you!!!

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Grilled Portobello Goat Cheese Pitas (from My Recipes)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic

1 teaspoon olive oil

4 (6-inch) pita rounds

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided

1 (6-ounce) package portobello mushrooms

2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

1/3 cup (3 ounces) goat cheese

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Preheat grill

Combine garlic and oil; brush evenly over pitas. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper evenly over pitas. Place pitas in pan, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until toasted.
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper evenly over mushrooms and tomatoes. Place mushrooms in pan; cook 6 minutes or until tender, turning once. Remove mushrooms from pan. Add tomatoes to pan; cook 1 minute.
Spread goat cheese evenly over pitas. Arrange the mushrooms and tomatoes evenly over pitas. Sprinkle with chopped basil.

Nutritional Info:

CALORIES: 283 (27 % from fat)

FAT: 8.5 g (sat: 4.7 g, mono: 2.4 g, poly: 0.7 g)

CARBOHYDRATE: 39.8 g

FIBER: 2.9 g

CALCIUM: 133 mg

CHOLESTEROL: 17 mg

IRON: 2.7 mg

PROTEIN: 11.9 g

SODIUM: 731 mg