Mushroom & Chicken Burgers

Mushroom & Chicken Burgers

Mushroom & Chicken Burgers

Ingredients

3 tbs olive oil
350g large button mushrooms, sliced
400g chicken mince
6 green onions, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, made from day old bread
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
4 hamburger buns, split, toasted
1/3 cup Dijonnaise
2 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
50 mixed baby salad leaves

Directions

Heat half the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes or until the moisture evaporates. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.

Combine mushrooms, chicken mince, green onions, egg, breadcrumbs and parsley in a bowl. Season well with salt and plenty of pepper, mix well to combine. Shape the mixture into 4 patties.

Heat remaining oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, alternately preheat barbecue flat plate on medium. Add the patties and cook, for 4 minutes on each side or until just cooked through.

Spread the bun bases with dijonnaise, top with tomato, salad leaves and chicken pattie. Serve.

Mushroom, Beef and Basil Stir-fry

Mushroom, Beef and Basil Stir-fry

4 Servings

400g beef fillet, trimmed

2 Asian eshalots, peeled, quartered

2 large garlic cloves, crushed

1 long green chilli, chopped

3 tbs peanut oil

100g dried rice stick noodles

400g cup mushrooms, thickly sliced

1 red capsicum, cut into thin strips

100g green beans, trimmed, cut 6cm lengths

2 tbs hoisin sauce

2 cups Thai basil leaves

1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

Thinly slice the beef across the grain. Combine the eshalots, garlic, chilli and 2 teaspoons of the oil in a small food processor. Process until very finely chopped. Spoon into a bowl, add the beef and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
Place the noodles in a bowl, cover with hot water and stand 4-5 minutes until just tender, drain well.
Heat the wok over high heat until hot. Add 2 teaspoons oil, then half the beef and stir-fry for 1 minute until sealed. Remove to a clean bowl. Repeat with oil and remaining beef.
Add the remaining oil and swirl to coat the wok. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry 1 minute. Add the capsicum and beans and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Return all the beef to the wok with the hoisin and stir-fry 1 minute, then add the noodles and toss until well coated. Remove from the heat, add the basil and peanuts and serve.

Mushroom Chow Mein

Mushroom Chow Mein

4 Servings

350g fresh chow mein noodles

1 tbs peanut oil

2 eggs, lightly beaten

400g cup mushrooms, sliced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

4 green onions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup chicken stock

2 tbs soy sauce

2 tbs oyster sauce

1/2 small Chinese cabbage (wombok), shredded

1 cup bean sprouts, trimmed

Prepare the noodles following packet directions. Drain well and set aside.
Heat a wok over medium heat. Add 1 tsp oil and swirl to coat. Add egg and swirl to form a thin omelette. Cook for 30 seconds or until almost set, the top should be a little bit sticky. Slide omelette onto a chopping board. Roll up and thinly slice crossways.
Heat remaining oil in the wok over high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic and green onions. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
Combine stock, soy sauce and oyster sauce and add to the wok, stir-fry to coat the mushrooms then bring to the boil. Add noodles and cabbage. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add bean sprouts and omelette. Toss to combine. Serve.

Balsamic Mushrooms with Lime

Balsamic Mushrooms with Lime

Balsamic Mushrooms with Lime

Ingredients

1 cup walnut halves, chopped
1 /3cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small red chilli, deseeded & finely chopped
500g button mushrooms, trimmed
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tbs balsamic vinegar
2 tbs lime juice
steamed jasmine rice, to serve

Directions

Heat a wok over high heat. Add the walnuts & cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes or until hot. Remove & set aside.

Add oil, garlic & chilli to the wok & stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms & stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the mushrooms are just tender.

Combine the balsamic vinegar & brown sugar, add to the mushrooms & stir-fry 30 seconds or until well coated.

Remove from the heat, stir in the walnuts & lime juice. Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Balsamic Roast Mushrooms

Balsamic Roast Mushrooms

Balsamic Roast Mushrooms

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1½ tbs balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tsp golden syrup or honey
2 tbs sweet chilli sauce
600g button mushrooms
1/3 cup fresh herbs, chopped (we used parsley, chives, tarragon)

Directions

Combine the oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, golden syrup and sweet chilli sauce in a screw-top jar. Season with salt and pepper. Shake until well combined.

Place the mushrooms in a large ceramic bowl. Pour over the dressing and stir to coat. Cover and stand for 30 minutes to marinate.

Preheat oven to 220°C. Spoon the mushrooms and any remaining marinade into a greased baking dish or roasting pan. Roast for 20–25 minutes, tossing twice during cooking, or until tender. Sprinkle with herbs. Serve.