Name: Portobello Mushroom Tower Recipe
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp white wine; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 minced large shallot; 1 tbsp basil; 1 tbsp thyme; 1 tbsp rosemary; 1 tbsp parsley; salt and pepper to taste; 4 trimmed and degilled 3-inch portobello mushrooms; 1 yellow squash; 1 zucchini; 1 (See Note) large celeriac, peeled; 2 large red and yellow heirloom tomatoes; 1 shallot; 1 clove garlic; 1 lb minced cauliflower; 1 cup marinara sauce; 1/4 lb cut 1 1/2 inches from tip asparagus for garnish

Mushrooms are an underrated food source. It is safe to say that mushrooms are not a common thing to find at one’s cupboards. There may be a couple of reasons for that: mushrooms can be expensive and people don’t think it’s delicious. However, mushrooms are absolutely delicious, especially with the right cream sauce. Read on and discover the wonders of mushrooms in this Portobello mushroom recipe

In this recipe, we’ll show you how you can make your dinners a wee bit fancy with this Portobello mushroom tower dish. It’s savory, flavorful, and we guarantee that it will change whatever your opinions are about mushrooms.

Serve this with rice or bread and your favorite cheese and it will surely be a hit! If you’re experimenting with meatless dishes, this recipe is for you. If you are interested in trying more mushroom recipes, check out our balsamic mushroom salad recipe.

How To Make Portobello Mushroom Tower

For Marinade

1/2 cup olive oil
1 tbsp garlic (minced)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp white wine
1 tbsp garlic (minced)
1 large shallot (minced)
1 tbsp basil
1 tbsp thyme
1 tbsp rosemary
1 tbsp parsley
salt and pepper to taste

For Vegetables:

4 3-inch portobello mushrooms (trimmed and degilled)
1 yellow squash
1 zucchini
1 large celeriac, peeled ((See Note))
2 large red and yellow heirloom tomatoes

For Puree:

1 shallot
1 clove garlic
1 lb cauliflower (minced)

Also required:

1 cup marinara sauce
1/4 lb asparagus for garnish (cut 1 1/2 inches from tip)

Combine marinade ingredients. Slice all vegetables 1/4 inch thick and marinate, refrigerated for a minimum of 1 hour. Lightly grill each vegetable, (use either an outdoor or indoor grill or a George Foreman grill) until just done. They should still be slightly crunchy — do not overcook.
Over medium heat, sauté shallots and garlic until tender add cauliflower and caramelized lightly. Put in cauliflower mixture in food processor and puree.
To assemble tower, start by placing a dollop of the cauliflower puree in the center of plate as your base, then add a dollop of marinara sauce in the center. S
Start the tower by adding one each on top of the puree and marinara the following: Portobello mushroom, Yellow squash, Green zucchini, Red heirloom tomatoes, Celeriac,Yellow heirloom tomatoes.
Garnish that with grilled asparagus tips.

How To Make Portobello Mushroom Tower

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Prep: 1 hr

Cook: 10 mins

Serves:

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Ingredients

For Marinade

1/2 cup olive oil
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp white wine
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 large shallot, minced
1 tbsp basil
1 tbsp thyme
1 tbsp rosemary
1 tbsp parsley
salt and pepper to taste

For Vegetables:

4 3-inch portobello mushrooms, trimmed and degilled
1 yellow squash
1 zucchini
1 large celeriac, peeled, (See Note)
2 large red and yellow heirloom tomatoes

For Puree:

1 shallot
1 clove garlic
1 lb cauliflower, minced

Also required:

1 cup marinara sauce
1/4 lb asparagus for garnish, cut 1 1/2 inches from tip

Instructions

Combine marinade ingredients. Slice all vegetables 1/4 inch thick and marinate, refrigerated for a minimum of 1 hour. Lightly grill each vegetable, (use either an outdoor or indoor grill or a George Foreman grill) until just done. They should still be slightly crunchy — do not overcook.
Over medium heat, sauté shallots and garlic until tender add cauliflower and caramelized lightly. Put in cauliflower mixture in food processor and puree.
To assemble tower, start by placing a dollop of the cauliflower puree in the center of plate as your base, then add a dollop of marinara sauce in the center. S
Start the tower by adding one each on top of the puree and marinara the following: Portobello mushroom, Yellow squash, Green zucchini, Red heirloom tomatoes, Celeriac,Yellow heirloom tomatoes.
Garnish that with grilled asparagus tips.

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Commonly Asked Questions

What can I substitute white wine with?

If for whatever reason you want to remove the alcohol from this dish without compromising on the flavor, you can use apple cider vinegar. ACV has the same notes as white wine and will give you the same flavors. However, remember that ACV can be quite strong, so use less than the recommended amount.

Conclusion

Want to see what the fuss is all about when it comes to vegetarian dishes? This portobello mushroom tower is the perfect recipe to start with. Portobello mushrooms are both meaty and filling while being completely vegetarian.

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