portobello
noun
por·to·bel·lo
ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbe-(ˌ)lō 
variants
or less commonly portabella
or portabello
plural portobellos also portobellas
: a large dark mature cultivated mushroom noted for its meaty texture that is of the same variety of button mushroom as the cremini
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Leftover green bean casserole is a terrific filling for portobello mushrooms.
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
Making it with portobello mushrooms can help reduce meat consumption.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
The Old Plank, also in Logan Square, is opting for a three-course menu at $32, with several vegetarian options like mushroom tacos featuring portobello and cremini ragu, salsa macha and queso fresco.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2024
Types of Mushrooms There are numerous types of mushrooms, including portobello mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, maitake mushrooms, crimini mushrooms, chaga mushrooms, poria mushrooms, and over 20 other common popular types of edible mushrooms.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
Making it with portobello mushrooms can help reduce meat consumption.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
The Old Plank, also in Logan Square, is opting for a three-course menu at $32, with several vegetarian options like mushroom tacos featuring portobello and cremini ragu, salsa macha and queso fresco.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2024
Types of Mushrooms There are numerous types of mushrooms, including portobello mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, maitake mushrooms, crimini mushrooms, chaga mushrooms, poria mushrooms, and over 20 other common popular types of edible mushrooms.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Portobello.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portobello. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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