Ingredients
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4 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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4 large portobello mushroomsStalk discarded
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1 aubergineCut lengthways into 6 thin slices
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50g grated parmesan cheese
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6 tbsp fine breadcrumbs
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salt and pepper
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CHICKPEA MASH
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 crushed garlic clove
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400g cooked chickpeas
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100ml milk
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4 tbsp salsa verdiOr basil - to serve
Directions
These grilled mushrooms with chickpea mash are a hearty and healthy little dish full of flavour, great as a starter or main dish.
Ingredients
4 tbsp olive oil | |
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar | |
4 large portobello mushrooms | |
1 aubergine | |
50g grated parmesan cheese | |
6 tbsp fine breadcrumbs | |
salt and pepper | |
CHICKPEA MASH |
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1 tbsp olive oil | |
1 crushed garlic clove | |
400g cooked chickpeas | |
100ml milk | |
4 tbsp salsa verdi |
Steps
1
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Pre-heat grill 1 and line the metal tray with foil. |
2
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Combine the olive oil and vinegar in a bowl and brush over the gills of the mushrooms. GRILL for 5-6 mins, turn the mushrooms over and repeat. Remove from the oven and wrap the mushrooms in foil to keep warm. |
3
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Meanwhile, make the chickpea mash, put the garlic and 1tsp of oil in a bowl, cover and microwave on high for 30 seconds, add the chickpeas and milk and microwave on high for 2-3 mins, mash coarsely and season with salt and pepper. |
4
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Aubergine Schnitzel Pre-heat GRILL 1. |
5
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Mix the parmesan and breadcrumbs together on a plate and season with salt and pepper. |
6
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Discard the outer slices of the aubergine. Brush one side of the aubergine slices with the oil and balsamic mix, press each slice into the breadcrumb mix. |
7
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GRILL crumb side up for 5 mins or until golden and crisp. Turnover, brush the other side with the oil and vinegar mix and sprinkle the remaining bread crumb mix on top. GRILL for another 5 mins or until golden and crisp. |
8
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To serve. Put one mushroom, gill side up on each of the 4 plates and top with the chickpea mash. Fold each slice of aubergine in half and put on top of the mash, top with a basil leaf, then drizzle. |