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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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.
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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
From chicken tenders to lamb shanks with portobello mushrooms, their products are ubiquitous — found on airlines and at conventions, hotels, cruises and in the prepared meal section of grocery stores.
—Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
Guests were also treated to sit-down plates featuring loin with black rice, mixed peppers and crispy kale as well as beef tenderloin medallions with a portobello reduction served with mushroom risotto.
—Stacy Lambe, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
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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
From chicken tenders to lamb shanks with portobello mushrooms, their products are ubiquitous — found on airlines and at conventions, hotels, cruises and in the prepared meal section of grocery stores.
—Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024
Guests were also treated to sit-down plates featuring loin with black rice, mixed peppers and crispy kale as well as beef tenderloin medallions with a portobello reduction served with mushroom risotto.
—Stacy Lambe, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
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“Portobello.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portobello. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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