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Portabello Steak with Spicy Chimichurri Recipe

Try this veggie Portabello Steak with Spicy Chimichurri recipe next time you’re looking for something juicy and hearty.

This recipe serves 2.

Ingredients

  • 4 large portabello mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 lime
  • 30g rocket
  • 100g asparagus

For the chimichurri:

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 red chilli, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup coriander, chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp oregano, chopped
  • ¾ cup olive oil

Method

  1. Prepare your BBQ, allowing coals or wood to burn down, or preheat a gas grill on medium.
  2. For the chimichurri: Combine the shallots, chilli, garlic, red wine vinegar, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and let sit for 10 min. Add in the coriander, parsley, oregano, and olive oil. Whisk well until combined.
  3. Combine 2 tbsp chimichurri, 2 tbsp olive oil, the juice of one lime, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add in the mushrooms and asparagus, and toss to coat.
  4. Grill the mushrooms and asparagus until they are tender and begin to show some colour.
  5. Serve the mushrooms on a bed of rocket and asparagus. Top generously with chimichurri, a squeeze of lime, and fresh chilli.

Portabello Steak with Spicy Chimichurri Recipe Notes

This Portabello Steak with Spicy Chimichurri recipe is courtesy of the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA), a group of farmers who grow and love mushrooms.

They share their passion by promoting all varieties of mushrooms, creating unique recipes that showcase the many flavour profiles of mushrooms, and engaging in charity campaigns that make the world a better place.

Why mushrooms?

These powerful little foods are packed with nutrients and fibres, have very few calories, and are an excellent source of plant protein. If spiced right, they even make a great meat replacement!

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We’ve shared dozens of SAMFA recipes, which you can access in our full Recipes Archive. You may just find your next delicious meal there!

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