Chimichurri Mushrooms

Chimichurri sauce

These mushrooms with chimichurri sauce are great as a side dish or with served with avocado and a green salad. Experiment with adding in more of your favorite fresh herbs from the garden and creating your own variations!

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Makes: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 4-6 large Portobello mushrooms
  • 2-3 TB olive oil

Chimichurri sauce:

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3-4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 TB fresh chili, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 TB fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 TB fresh mint, chopped
  • Black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Combine all Chimichurri ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside to infuse.
2. Heat a large grill pan on high heat.
3. Peel mushrooms; remove stems and brush with olive oil on both sides.
4. Grill mushrooms for approximately 1-2 minutes on each side or until cooked to your preferred tenderness.
5. Once cooked remove from pan and spoon over Chimichurri sauce to serve.

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