Flavoursome and affordable mushrooms have all the attributes of a superfood - nutrient-rich, low in kilojoules and high in antioxidants
Ingredients
2 tbs white miso paste
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 ripe avocado, peeled and deseeded
2 tsp wasabi paste
1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise
8 flat mushrooms, stems removed
2 tbs peanut oil
salt and pepper
2 cups mixed Asian herbs or micro salad greens
1 small beetroot, julienned
Method
To make the dressing; whisk miso paste and lemon juice together and set aside
Puree avocado, wasabi and mayonnaise in a blender. Set aside
Preheat a greased barbecue grill on high heat. Toss mushrooms in peanut oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange mushrooms stem-side down on barbecue. Cook for 3 minutes
Turn mushrooms and spoon over dressing. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce is hot and mushrooms are tender
Place salad greens on serving plates, top with avocado puree, mushrooms and sprinkle with beetroot and serve
Tips & Hints
Miso paste is a fermented soybean mixture used for soups and stews, it can be found in most supermarkets and all Asian grocers.
