Gourmet Tomato & Bacon Braai Mushrooms
Serves: 12
Prep Time: 40 MIN
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Ingredients
2 tbls butter
½ cup finely chopped onion
3 tsp garlic, crushed
125g chopped bacon
1 cup Mediterranean Style diced tomatoes
2 tsp Tomato Paste
¼ cup Sweet Chilli Sauce
2 tbls fresh basil or coriander, finely chopped
Salt & pepper
12 large mushrooms, remove the stalk
12 sliced mozzarella cheese
Preparation method
1. Mushrooms can be cooked on the braai or in a preheated oven at 180°C.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the onion, garlic and bacon. Fry until onion is softened and bacon cooked.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients (except mushrooms and cheese) and mix well. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes to thicken. Adjust seasoning.
4. Spoon the filling onto the brown mushrooms and cover each with a slice of cheese.
5. Braai straight on the grill or cook in an oven dish in the oven for about 10 to 15 Minute
Serving Suggestion
Chef's tip: These mushrooms are a great accompaniment to a braai, however can also be served as a vegetable side option to your Sunday roast or meal!
Serves: 12
Prep Time: 40 MIN
...
Ingredients
2 tbls butter
½ cup finely chopped onion
3 tsp garlic, crushed
125g chopped bacon
1 cup Mediterranean Style diced tomatoes
2 tsp Tomato Paste
¼ cup Sweet Chilli Sauce
2 tbls fresh basil or coriander, finely chopped
Salt & pepper
12 large mushrooms, remove the stalk
12 sliced mozzarella cheese
Preparation method
1. Mushrooms can be cooked on the braai or in a preheated oven at 180°C.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the onion, garlic and bacon. Fry until onion is softened and bacon cooked.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients (except mushrooms and cheese) and mix well. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes to thicken. Adjust seasoning.
4. Spoon the filling onto the brown mushrooms and cover each with a slice of cheese.
5. Braai straight on the grill or cook in an oven dish in the oven for about 10 to 15 Minute
Serving Suggestion
Chef's tip: These mushrooms are a great accompaniment to a braai, however can also be served as a vegetable side option to your Sunday roast or meal!
