Description
Grilled Portobello mushrooms are a delightful vegetarian dish that turns simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. These meaty, smoky caps are marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs, then grilled to perfection. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, their rich flavor and juicy texture are sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Portobello mushrooms
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or rosemary, finely chopped
Instructions
- Clean the Portobello mushrooms under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and herbs. Coat each mushroom cap generously with the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the marinated mushrooms gill-side down on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender with nice grill marks.
- Flip the mushrooms using tongs and grill for an additional 3-5 minutes until juices are released.
- Let them rest briefly before serving. Enjoy them as is or topped with your favorite cheese!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mushroom cap (100g)
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding soy sauce to the marinade or top with crumbled feta or goat cheese just before serving. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.