Grilled Portabella Mushrooms with Walnut Arugula Pesto
Serves 2-3
Ingredients
Marinated Portabella Mushrooms
1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic crushed
1/4 tbsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp chili flakes
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup olive oil
2-3 large portabella mushrooms
Walnut Arugula Pesto
2 cups arugula
1/3 cup toasted walnuts
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Instructions
Clean the portabella mushrooms by gently rubbing the cap and gills with a damp paper towel. Place the mushrooms cap side down in a large dish.
In a bowl whisk all of the ingredients for the marinade and once well combined, pour over the mushrooms. Leave them to marinate for approximately 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
To make the pesto, in a blender or food processor combine all of the pesto ingredients and pulse until it's blended into a smooth consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly and then place in the fridge until ready to serve.
Heat a grill pan or barbecue on medium heat and grill the portobello mushrooms for approximately 5 minutes per side until grill marks form and they become tender.
Once grilled cut them into 1/2 inch thick slices, drizzle any leftover marinade over each mushroom and then serve with the pesto on top.
Adapted from Every Last Bite