Roasted Portabello Mushrooms with Blue Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 portabello mushrooms
• 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.
3. Brush the mushrooms with the olive oil mixture and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 25 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
6. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and mushrooms are tender.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Portabello mushrooms are high in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Blue cheese has a strong, pungent flavor and is a great source of calcium and protein.
• Thyme is a fragrant herb with antibacterial properties.