Pineapple Teriyaki Portobello Caps

It is in fact grilling season.  We don't have a grill inside the house, but I have found that by adding a little liquid smoke to the marinade, you can make it taste like it was grilled over an open flame.  I really love eating a grilled portobello.  When made right, they are absolutely delicious.  So, I came up with an Asian inspired marinade with a tropical twist for my summer.  The result was a tastey meal.

Underneath the mushroom is a grilled onion, but the portobello cap took over.  Here's an action shot of my almost eaten one.

It is sooooo good!  I had to show you just to prove that there is an onion in there.  The bread is an Ezekiel 4:9 bun.  I found them at Whole Foods in Lexington.  You can use whatever bun you want, but this is a great choice. 

The portobello caps turn out best if you marinate them overnight.  They will come out looking like the following.

You can see the marinade seasonings on top.  These make a really great sandwich.  Whether you want a vegan option or are just looking for a meat alternative, these are fantastic.

Ingredients:

1/3 c. diced pineapple
1/4 c. diced vidalia onion (you want the sweet onion)
1 c. low sodium teriyaki
2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1-2 tsp. liquid smoke
2 tsp. vegan worchestire sauce
1/2 tsp. sesame seed oil
1 Tbsp. Schezuan Seasoning ( I use the Spice Hunter blend)
2-4 portobello caps
2-4 slices of pineapple
2-4 slices of onion
2-4 buns

Directions:

1. In a blender, blend together all of the ingredients EXCEPT for the portobello caps. 
2. Add the marinade to a gallon-sized zip lock baggie.  Add portobello caps to marinade and let marinade overnight.
3. Add portobello caps, pineapple, and onions to a hot grill.  And cook until the portobello caps are tender.
4. Toast the buns on the grill until they begin to get a little brown on the bottom side.
5. Assemble the grilled portobello caps by placing the onion on the bottom, then the portobello, then a pineapple.
6. Set on a plate or napkin and chow down.

These came from the want of a grilled portobello and a grilled pineapple.  Because, honestly, those are the best two things ever on a grill.  They are spectacular!

Serve up with some sweet potato fries and have a homemade popsicle for dessert.  It's a tropical escape, almost.