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    Grilled Mushrooms with Smoked Paprika & Chive Dipping Sauce Recipe

    Published: May 31, 2012 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 28 Comments

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    Grilled Mushrooms with Smoked Paprika & Chive Dipping Sauce Recipe

    When I posed a question on my Facebook page yesterday, the responses I received shocked the heck out of me. My question was, "I'm planning to do plenty of grilling this summer. What type of recipes would you like to see? Chicken, vegetarian, beef, appetizers...?" Of the 17 people who responded, 12 requested vegetarian or grilled vegetable options above anything else. That's more than two-thirds (yep, I'm doing my best to keep up with my second-grader's math curriculum). I'll admit that I got a little warm and fuzzy when I saw this - not just because I love grilling up mushrooms and other vegetables, but for other reasons, too.

    When I made the decision to eat more healthfully and exercise more, resulting in a weight loss of nearly 30 pounds (I've dropped a few more pounds since my weight loss post), I knew that working in more vegetarian meals and eating lean protein and fiber-rich foods (such as beans) would help reach my goal. The cleaner I ate, and the less saturated fats and sugar I consumed, the better I felt. In fact, my energy levels spiked and I found myself craving activity rather than treats. Believe me, it was an unfamiliar sensation, but one I gladly embraced.

    Hearing that there are so many people wishing to eat healthfully, whether that means vegetarian or not, inspires me to hold true to this path. So, when I fire up my grill over the next months, I'll be thinking "healthy". Yes, there will be chicken and some beef, but I'm excited to delve into some serious vegetarian grilling.

    These grilled mushrooms can be served as an appetizer or side dish. Simply brush the mushrooms with olive oil and grill them until tender. As for the sauce...well, I guarantee you'll be addicted. It turns out that any leftover sauce is the perfect smoky accompaniment to scrambled eggs.

    The recipe:
    If you are using bamboo skewers, first soak them in water for 30 minutes so that they don't burn on the grill.

    The dipping sauce:
    In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt and chives until thoroughly combined.

    Grilled Mushrooms with Smoked Paprika & Chive Dipping Sauce Recipe

    The mushrooms:
    Preheat the grill to medium heat.

    Thread the mushrooms onto 4 skewers and place them on a baking sheet. Brush the mushrooms with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

    Grilled Mushrooms with Smoked Paprika & Chive Dipping Sauce Recipe

    Place the skewers on the grill and cook until the mushrooms are tender, but still moist, about 4 minutes per side.

    Remove the mushrooms from the skewers and serve with the dipping sauce.

    Grilled Mushrooms with Smoked Paprika & Chive Dipping Sauce Recipe

    Other recipes with grilled mushrooms:
    Cookin' Canuck's Grilled Mushroom Sliders with Zucchini & Cilantro Almond Pesto
    Hunter, Angler, Gardener, Cook's Grilled Porcini
    Kalyn's Kitchen's Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Sausage, Spinach & Cheese
    In Erika's Kitchen's Chickpea Salad with Mushrooms & Feta

    Grilled Mushrooms with Smoked Paprika & Chive Dipping Sauce Recipe

    Grilled mushrooms are always a treat, but this smoky, creamy sauce puts this appetizer into a category of its own.
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    Course: Appetizers, Side Dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Meatless Monday, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 151kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    The Dipping Sauce:

    • 6 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
    • ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon minced chives

    The Mushrooms:

    • 24 baby bella or crimini mushrooms, stems removed
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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    Instructions

    • If you are using bamboo skewers, first soak them in water for 30 minutes so that they don't burn on the grill.

    The dipping sauce:

    • In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt and chives until thoroughly combined.

    The mushrooms:

    • Preheat the grill to medium heat.
    • Thread the mushrooms onto 4 skewers and place them on a baking sheet.
    • Brush the mushrooms with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    • Place the skewers on the grill and cook until the mushrooms are tender, but still moist, about 4 minutes per side.
    • Remove the mushrooms from the skewers and serve with the dipping sauce.

    Notes

    From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck | www.cookincanuck.com

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25of Recipe | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.6mg
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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        July 18, 2014 at 9:32 pm

        I subscribed to your feed; I will be hoping for a whole lot more information like this.

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      2. amy

        May 14, 2014 at 11:32 am

        just wondering if you have tried this sauce without the mayo?

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      3. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen

        June 03, 2012 at 2:13 pm

        Perfect! I'm always looking for a great vegetarian option to bring to a barbeque.

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      4. Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef

        June 02, 2012 at 9:26 am

        I love grilled vegetables and mushrooms in particular. This dipping sauce sounds yummy.

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      5. Jeanette

        June 01, 2012 at 5:31 pm

        Wow, Dara that sauce sounds fantastic - and with those grilled mushrooms, I can only imagine!

        Reply
      6. Donna

        June 01, 2012 at 4:00 pm

        I never even thought of grilling mushrooms! Thanks for posting.

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      7. Helen @Helen's Cooking

        June 01, 2012 at 8:45 am

        I love the flavors of the dish!!!! Super amazing!

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      8. Georgia Pellegrini

        June 01, 2012 at 7:51 am

        These look sooo delicious girl! I'm glad to see someone else is into smoked paprika. I am obsessed with it these days, it adds wonderfulness to everything. xo

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