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Grilled Chimichurri Portobellos

Grilled Chimichurri Portobellos: A Flavorful Veggie Delight

Grilled Chimichurri Portobellos is a flavorful vegetarian dish that highlights earthy mushrooms with a vibrant sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Portobellos
  • 4 pieces Portobello mushrooms Can substitute with shiitake or button mushrooms.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil Use high-quality extra virgin for best flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic enhances flavors.
For the Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh parsley Can substitute with cilantro.
  • 1 4 Red wine vinegar White vinegar can be a substitute.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Potatoes (russet or Yukon gold) Choose for fluffiest texture.
  • 4 ounces Goat cheese Can substitute with dairy-free alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup Milk (or plant-based milk) Consider unsweetened almond milk.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Optional for extra richness.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • grill
  • Pot
  • potato masher

Method
 

Chimichurri Preparation
  1. Combine fresh parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil in a blender. Blend until finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Set the chimichurri sauce aside for flavors to meld.
Marinate Mushrooms
  1. Clean the portobello mushrooms and place them gill-side up in a shallow dish. Drizzle with chimichurri sauce and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Grill Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F or 200°C). Grease the grill grates.
Grill Mushrooms
  1. Grill portobello mushrooms gill-side down for 5-7 minutes. Flip and grill for another 5-7 minutes until tender.
Prepare Mashed Potatoes
  1. Peel and chop potatoes into equal chunks, boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and steam until dry.
Mash Potatoes
  1. Add garlic, goat cheese, and milk to drained potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with more milk as needed.
Serve
  1. Place a scoop of mashed potatoes on a plate, top with grilled portobello and drizzle with chimichurri.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the mushrooms to marinate for at least 30 minutes for better flavor. The chimichurri sauce can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the fridge.

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