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Smoked or Grilled Portobellos with Garlic Butter

A satisfying vegetarian main highlighting meaty mushrooms, garlic, and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • 4 large portobello mushrooms
  • 3 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt & pepper
  • Optional: thyme, smoked paprika, lemon juice

Method

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Swaps & variations

  • Stuffed mushrooms: add cheese or breadcrumbs
  • Smoky: sprinkle smoked paprika or grill over wood chips
  • Zesty: add lemon or lime
  • Creamy herb: top with herbed goat cheese

Storing & freezing

Cooked mushrooms last 3–4 days. Do not freeze raw mushrooms.

Grow it yourself

  • Mushrooms Grow indoors or in shaded areas.,Use store-bought mushroom kits or mushroom compost.,Maintain humidity and cool temperatures (55–65°F ideal).
  • Garlic Plant in fall; harvest midsummer.
  • Parsley & Chives Parsley: moist soil, partial shade.,Chives: hardy perennial, full sun.
  • Mushrooms rarely attract pests if grown indoors.
  • Outdoors: protect from slugs with crushed eggshells.
  • Herbs naturally repel many insects.
  • Mushrooms Harvest when caps fully open but still firm.,Twist gently at base.
  • Herbs Harvest fresh parsley and chives as needed.

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