Because they tend to be larger in size (compared to button mushrooms for example), portobello mushrooms are great for stuffing with the filling of your choice—and they make a great presentation as well. For vegetarians and anyone on a plant-based diet, portobello mushroom serves as a good substitute for meat options such as steak, and sometimes even looks uncannily like sliced meat, depending on how you cook them. We’ve rounded up the best portobello mushroom recipes that run the gamut from grilled mushrooms, to baked, stuffed and vegan portobello mushroom dishes. But first, a little more on how to clean and cook those ‘bellos.
How to Clean and Cook Portobello Mushrooms
Before cooking a portobello mushroom, you’ll want to remove the stems and the gills, particularly if you’re planning on stuffing the mushroom so you have more space to fit the filling in. How do you clean the inside of a portobello mushroom? Use a paring knife to cut off the stem as close to the cap as possible, and then use a clean teaspoon to scrape off the gills from the cap. Simply use a damp paper towel (making sure to wring out any excess water) and wipe down any dirt on the outside of the mushroom cap.
Best Portobello Mushroom Recipes
From full meals such as portobello mushroom burgers, grilled mushrooms, mushroom fajitas and pulled portobello BBQ sandwiches, to appetizers and finger foods like baked portobello mushrooms and portobello mushroom fries, there is definitely a myriad of different ways to cook these versatile shrooms. Here are 46 easy portobello mushroom recipes to choose from. Browse through them, make sure you pin your favorites and let’s get cooking! Next Up, 55 Earthy Mushroom Recipes that Will Impart Freshly-Foraged Flavor Every Time
