Recipe: Marinated & Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

While die-hard meat eaters may not find this a suitable replacement for steak, for most vegetarians, this marinated and grilled portobello mushroom will provide a very meaty and delicious experience. It's also a great summer side dish to serve with grilled meats if desired - perfect for your Memorial Day barbecue!

Grilled & Marinated Portobello Mushrooms

Ingredients:

4 large portobello mushroom caps
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 chopped cloves garlic
Salt and pepper

Directions:

• Remove the stems from the mushrooms and place them gill-side-up on a plate.

• Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a small dish. Pour most of this marinade over the mushrooms. Brush the mushroom tops (which are touching your plate) with the remaining marinade. Let the mushrooms marinate for about an hour.

• Fire up your grill and grill, top side down for about 15 minutes. You can also bake in the oven for about 15 minutes at 400 F.