This vegetarian dish is both delicious and healthy. Low calorie and virtually fat-free, one of these mushrooms has more potassium than a banana. This can be served with a salad (if appropriate for your diet) containing cheese or edamame and a slice of bread for a balanced, meatless meal.
Serves: 4
Per Serving: 80 Calories, 3.5g Fat, 0g Sat. Fat, 7g Carbohydrates, 3g Protein, 2g Fiber, 190mg Sodium
NOTE: This recipe is OK for those on the LMD (Low Microbial Diet).
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp vegetable broth
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp salt
4 large Portobello mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried sage
Cooking Directions:
- Combine broth, oil, vinegar, garlic, thyme, oregano, sage and salt in a large, sealable plastic bag. Place mushrooms in single layer in this marinade, turning once to coat. Press out excess air and seal bag. Marinate at room temperature for up to 1 hour, turning occasionally.
- Adjust cooking rack 4 inches from heat source and preheat broiler. Spray broiler pan with vegetable cooking spray.
- Place mushrooms on broiler pan. Broil, turning often until tender, about 6-8 minutes.
- Use wide tongs to carefully transfer mushrooms to clean cutting surface, thinly slice and serve warm
From: American Institute for Cancer Research; Health-e-Recipes July09