Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

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With the summer in full swing I always like take advantage of good grilling recipes. I also wanted to get a non-meat recipe out there for all of my vegetarian friends. One recipe I know everyone can enjoy, vegetarian and meat eaters alike, is grilled portobellos. In my opinion the portobello mushroom works the best for grilling. The flavor of the portobello mushroom is meaty and does well as a meat substitute. To pick your portobello mushrooms, choose ones that have a nice brown color. It should be firm to the touch and not slimy or mushy and the gills on the underside should be brown.
This easy recipe is great to make when friends come over and grilling is the plan.

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms:

For this dish you will need..

• 3-4 organic portobello mushrooms
• 1/4 cup of virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of chopped organic onions
• 4 medium size cloves of organic garlic, minced
  
• 4 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce
  

Start out by cleaning the mushrooms and removing the stems. Place the mushrooms gill side up in a container. In a small mixing bowl combine remaining ingredients. Pour mixture over mushrooms, cover and refrigerate for an hour. Grill on lightly greased grill over medium heat for 10-15 minutes and serve immediately.

My favorite way to serve this dish is to saute some organic Dino Kale, also known as Lacinto Kale, in a little olive oil and serve both over rice. I recommend this if you can find the Dino Kale.

A good bottle of Pinot Noir goes well with the grilled mushrooms. So grab a bottle of your favorite and join some friends for a great grilling experience. Thanks for your interest and remember to eat organic!