Ingredients

  • Harissa Sauce:
  • 1 roasted red pepper, peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch ground coriander
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • Mashed Beans:
  • 2 cups canned cannellini beans
  • 2 cups water, or as needed
  • 2 teaspoons truffle oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Portobello Mushrooms:
  • 4 large portobello mushroom caps
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method

  • Mix roasted red pepper, shallot, garlic, 1 teaspoon olive oil, mint, lime juice, Dijon mustard, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes, coriander, 1 pinch black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl to make harissa sauce.
  • Combine cannellini beans and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine drained beans, 2 teaspoons truffle oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor; puree until smooth.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush mushroom caps on both sides with 4 teaspoons olive oil; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill mushrooms, gill-side up, basting frequently with vegetable broth, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Top each mushroom cap with 1/2 cup bean puree and 2 tablespoons of harissa sauce.