Smoky Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

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Hearty, meaty portobello mushrooms marinated in smoky spices and grilled to perfection for a satisfying plant-based meal. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs portobello mushrooms, smoked paprika, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk together 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a shallow dish.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 large portobello mushrooms, gill-side up, in the dish. Pour the marinade over them, ensuring all sides are coated, and let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F/190°C). Place mushrooms on the grill, gill-side down, and cook for 6-7 minutes until grill marks appear.
  4. Step 4: Flip mushrooms and cook for another 6-7 minutes until tender and edges are slightly charred. Remove from grill and serve immediately.

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