Flavoursome and affordable mushrooms have all the attributes of a superfood - nutrient-rich, low in kilojoules and high in antioxidants
"Aussie" Mushroom Burger
Ingredients
Olive oil cooking spray
8 thin slices prosciutto
2 large red onions, cut into rounds
4 flat mushrooms, trimmed
100g Taleggio cheese, sliced thinly
1/2 cup beetroot relish
2 tbs mayonnaise
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
40g mixed salad leaves
1 large ripe tomato, sliced
Method
Preheat barbecue plate on medium-high heat. Spray prosciutto and onions with oil. Barbecue prosciutto for 1 minute each side until golden, transfer to a plate. Barbecue onions 5-8 minutes or until tender, transfer to a plate. Spray mushrooms lightly with oil. Barbecue mushrooms stem side-up 4 minutes, turn over and barbecue 3 minutes, or until tender
Turn mushrooms over, top evenly with onions and cheese. Close barbecue hood (or cover mushrooms with an upturned roasting pan) cook 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted
Combine beetroot relish and mayonnaise. Spread over bun bases. Top each with salad leaves, tomato slices, prosciutto and mushrooms. Season to taste and serve
Tips & Hints
You can substitute Taleggio with any good melting cheese like Fontina, Edam or Gouda.