Easy Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Adapted from southernfood.about.com

INGREDIENTS

• Two portobello mushroom stems removed (gills optional, depending on preference)
• One tablespoon olive oil, butter, or a combo of both
• One garlic clove, minced
• One teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. Gently wash mushrooms (and gills if keeping; if not, scrape off) and let drain, stem side down.
2. Preheat a covered outdoor grill (or stovetop grill pan with cover) to medium-high.
3. In a saucepan, heat oil and/or butter, and stir to combine with lemon juice and garlic.
4.  Remove from heat, and brush mushrooms generously with the mixture, reserving extra mixture in a dish.
5. Grill covered, stem-side down, for about 8 minutes.
6. Brush tops with the mixture, flip, and grill for 6–8 minutes or until tender and nicely browned.
7. Lightly salt and pepper and slice into strips or keep whole for mushroom burgers.

Serves 2. Prep time, 5–7 minutes; cook time, 15–20 minutes.