Lemongrass Grilled Mushrooms

Lemongrass Grilled Mushrooms are a fragrant and savory vegetarian dish that captures the essence of Chinese BBQ. Marinated in a zesty lemongrass and soy sauce blend, these grilled mushrooms offer a delightful umami flavor with a hint of citrus.

Ingredients

• Button mushrooms - 200 grams
• Lemongrass stalks - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Brown sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. Prepare the marinade by combining chopped lemongrass, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, and black pepper in a bowl.
2. Clean the button mushrooms and add them to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
4. Skewer the marinated mushrooms onto soaked bamboo skewers.
5. Grill the mushrooms for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 13 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from mushrooms, which may help boost immune function.
• Lemongrass has anti-inflammatory properties and may aid digestion.

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