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Smoked or Grilled Portobellos with Garlic Butter
A satisfying vegetarian main highlighting meaty mushrooms, garlic, and fresh herbs.
~30 mintotal
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
Cooking Steps
Clean mushrooms
Wipe with damp cloth; remove stems if desired.
Make garlic butter
Mix butter/oil with garlic, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper.
Grill or smoke
Grill: 4–5 minutes per side. Smoke: 20–30 minutes at low heat. Brush with garlic butter throughout.
Finish
Drizzle balsamic vinegar for acidity. Add lemon if desired.
Optional Enhancements
- 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
Plant & Growing Tips
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.
Natural Pest Control
- Mushrooms rarely attract pests if grown indoors.
- Outdoors: protect from slugs with crushed eggshells.
- Herbs naturally repel many insects.
Harvest
Mushrooms
- Harvest when caps fully open but still firm.
- Twist gently at base.
Herbs
- Harvest fresh parsley and chives as needed.
Storing & Freezing
Cooked mushrooms last 3–4 days. Do not freeze raw mushrooms.
