Today’s topic, grilled mushrooms, is appropriate for the summer and the barbeque season. More specifically, we stuffed and grilled Portobello mushrooms. The portobello mushroom is a huge type of mushroom. Compared to regular mushrooms, they have a firmer texture and a slightly stronger flavour. Because of their size, they can be packed and grilled with ease.
Ingredients
For the stuffed portobello mushrooms:
- 4 large Portobello mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the corn & pepper salsa:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional for spice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Remove the stems from the Portobello mushrooms and scrape out the gills with a spoon. Brush both sides of the mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese. Divide the mixture evenly among the mushrooms, pressing it into the caps.
- In a separate bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced bell peppers, diced red onion, minced jalapeño pepper (if using), chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Place the stuffed mushrooms and the corn & pepper salsa on the preheated grill. Cook the mushrooms for about 8-10 minutes per side, or until they are tender and the filling is golden brown. Grill the salsa vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are slightly charred and softened.
- Remove the mushrooms and salsa from the grill. Let the mushrooms cool for a few minutes before serving.
- To serve, spoon the corn & pepper salsa over the stuffed mushrooms.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
- Sodium: 371mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 24g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 10g