Giant mushrooms stuffed with herbs and cheese

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4largesFlat mushrooms
1sliceWhite bread
1tablespoonFresh thyme; finely chopped
1tablespoonFresh oregano; finely chopped
1tablespoonFresh rosemary; finely chopped
1Clove garlic
100gramsVegetarian cheddar cheese; grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
50gramsButter
Olive oil

Directions

1. Wipe the mushrooms clean and cut off the stalks. To make the herby breadcrumbs, whizz the trimmed mushroom stalks in a food processor with the slice of bread, herbs and garlic. Mix the breadcrumbs with the cheese.

Season to taste.

2. Put equal amounts of butter in each mushroom, brush the outside of the mushrooms with oil and cook on the barbecue for about 4 minutes.

3. Remove the mushrooms from the barbecue. Pack each mushoom with the herb and cheese mixture. Place the stuffed mushrooms on the grill and barbecue for about 4 minutes.

NOTES : Buy flat mushrooms with a lip around the edge - it helps to keep all the stuffing packed in. Serves 4 (one mushroom each) Preparation: 5 minutes Cooking: 10 minutes Calories/fat per serving: 236 cals / 20g Cost per serving: 40p

Recipe by: Tesco Vegetarian Summer Collection, 1997 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #680 by Kerry Erwin <kerry@...> on Jul 20, 1997