How to Grill a Whole Portobello Mushroom

Overview
Grill an entire portobello mushroom to substitute for a meat patty the next time you have a hamburger craving. TERA Gold One portobello mushroom contains just 30 calories and no fat or cholesterol, according to MayoClinic.com, while a typical beef hamburger patty has 235 calories and 16 g of fat. Grilling a portobello mushroom is a quick and easy way to prepare a meatless meal. RIFT Platinum You can cook up the mushrooms outdoors on a gas or charcoal grill, or inside on the stove top using a grill pan.

Step 1
Use a damp paper towel to wipe the portobello clean.

Step 2
Use a sharp paring knife to trim the stem off the portobello.

Step 3
Place the mushroom in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper or your favorite marinade. rift gold Let the mushroom marinate in the refrigerator for an hour.

Step 4
Preheat a gas grill or grill pan to medium heat. Place the grill rack on a lit charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches above the charcoal.

Step 5
Use tongs to rub a paper towel soaked in olive oil along the grill grates to prevent sticking.

Step 6
Remove the mushroom from the marinade, reserving the marinade.

Step 7
Use tongs to place the portobello mushroom on the grill. Cook the mushroom for five minutes on the first side, RIFT Platinum then use the tongs to flip the mushroom and cook for another five minutes.

Step 8
Use a pastry brush to baste the mushroom with the reserved marinade while the mushroom Rift Gold is cooking.

Step 9
Use the tongs to remove the mushroom from the grill when the mushroom is tender.

Step 10
Serve the mushroom alone or sandwiched between two burger buns and decorated with your favorite burger condiments.