The Mighly Portabella Mushroom

Portobello [por-toh-BEHL-loh] Mushrooms are also known as portebello or portabello

Their scientific name is Agaricus bisporus. Portabellas are one of the most widely distributed mushrooms, found on every continent and in almost every climate.

Portobello mushrooms are white and rounded when young. As they mature, the cap of the mushroom becomes flat and acquires their distinguishing dark color. Young Portobello mushrooms are known by the name Crimini or baby Bella. Once the little Crimini grows to be about 4" - 6" in diameter its determined to be a Portobello.

Portobello mushrooms are eaten broiled, grilled, fried, baked, or sautéed.  Because of their size and texture they are often used as a replacement for hamburgers in vegetarian recipes. Portobello mushrooms have a characteristic meaty texture that picks up the sauce or flavor it's cooked with, especially if it is marinated before hand or baked in the sauce or flavoring.

Portobello mushrooms are rich in potassium, essential amino acids, and vitamin B, low in calories and fat-free, Portobellos are a great source of protein, which makes them a great choice for people watching their cholesterol intake or their calorie intake.

At the 6 House Pub we have several Portabella dishes on the menu including a gourmet burger option.

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Salad~juicy grilled Portobello mushrooms served

over mixed greens, with roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, capers, red onion slices,

gorgonzola crumbles & balsamic vinaigrette

$10.96

Fresh Spinach Salad with bacon strips, sliced hard boiled eggs, roasted pine nuts, red onions,

sliced & grilled Portobello, black olives, gorgonzola, and Balsamic dressing

$9.96

The Mediterranean Cow~Gorgonzola, grilled Portobello mushroom slices, roasted red peppers, tomato basil aioli

$10.46  or $13.46