There’s Salad Lady, who gives me a good talking to when I skip the market two weeks in a row; Microgreens Guy, who’s suuuper passionate about his darling little greens; Strawberry Lady, who always has the sweetest, juiciest strawberries of the market; Salsa Man, who salsas to the best Reggaeton while passing out samples of his spicy salsa (yes, he salsas for his salsa); and Mushroom Lady, who sells the most colorful assortment of ‘shrooms I’ve ever seen. I’m going to miss these people when I move to Sacramento. Mushroom Lady brought some good stuff to the market a few weekends ago. Like a lost sailor enraptured by Siren’s songs, my eyes were transfixed on two of the biggest, most beautiful portobellos I’ve laid eyes on. They were about the size of my head, and they were unbelievable. Those portobellos became mine in a hot second. I’ve come to realize that I don’t give the mighty portobello enough love. We all know versatile they can be: grill it, sauté it, bake it, and even make them into tacos. Yes, we can! Since I’ve spent all weekend making the most out of my last days of summer (and by that I mean, eating and drinking way too much), I’m not ready for a new week to begin. I’m not ready to unpack, do laundry, plan my meals—pretty much anything related to adult responsibilities. Let’s keep things simple with an easy recipe that’s ready in under 30 minutes. If the portobellos are the star of this dish, the harissa marinade would be the supporting actress. It’s the sauce that make the ‘shrooms burst with bold spicy flavor. We’ve used harissa to make chili before, but it’s great when used as a marinade. I usually use Mina harissa because their flavor is consistently good. What I like most about Mina is that they make mild and spicy versions of their harissa. I usually use mild harissa to flavor any foods and the spicy version if I want to add a little kick to it. Feel free to use another brand if Mina is difficult to find! These tasty portobellos are just what I need after a weekend of heavy beer tasting, pizzas, and ice cream. NOTE: This is NOT a sponsored post for Mina harissa. However, I wanted to highlight their harissa as I find the taste to be very solid.
