PORTOBELLO WRAPS

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM WRAPS

Not a lot is needed for this awesome recipe. It's tasty, fast to make, very low in calories and is great for the body. 

Let's take a closer look at the Portobello mushroom itself. What is it? Why is it so large? Well the difference between a small cremini mushroom and the portobello is size. A cremini is harvested when it's young, and a portobello is a full grown mushroom.

Here are some of God's great ingredients in the portobello mushroom. 

Fiber

Portobello mushrooms have a moderately high amount of fiber. A 100-gram serving contains just over 2 grams. Fiber is a key substance for controlling cholesterol and blood-sugar levels. It also has a filling effect on the body, which is beneficial for weight maintenance. 

Potassium

Potassium is an important electrolyte mineral needed for muscle contractions, protein synthesis, nerve function and acid-alkaline balance.

Phosphorus

The body relies on phosphorus for bone strength. It also contributes to the reduction of muscle soreness during workouts and filtration of waste from the kidneys. 

B Vitamins

The B vitamins help with red blood cell formation, energy production and nervous system function. 

Okay so let's see what we're doing with these large meaty mushrooms. 

1. Take a portobello                                

 

2. Slice the portobello and add desired spices (I added masala powder, garlic glove, onion, black pepper, sesame oil and molasses)

*Mix all in a bowl. 

***NOTE::: Portobello mushrooms contain natural sodium. If you have high blood pressure do not add soya sauce or salt. 

 

3. Place in a cookware and cook in the oven on 350 degrees until desired tenderness.

You can pour tomato sauce on top as shown in the picture. Alternatively you may want to Alfredo sauce as well, also shown in picture.  

4. Prepare Romaine lettuce leaves 

5. Place the portobello in the wrap and enjoy. 

If you prefer to eat the portobello cold, as opposed to warm, then let cool in the fridge for 1hr, and then wrap.
You may want to use a sprig of dill to add a little zing. 

There are a variety of dips and sauces you could use. One that I really like is my homemade vegan pesto, which I'll be posting in a few days. 

Please feel free to let me know how you enjoyed the portobello wraps.