As Autumn creeps up on us and the dark and cold nights loom ahead, cook up the perfect meat-free meal with these marvellous mushroom recipes from celebrity chef, Miguel Barclay.
Mushroom Meatballs:
1 Portion
- 1 large potato
- Splash of milk
- Handful of mushrooms
- 1 pinch oregano
- 1 tbsp gravy granules
- 50ml single cream
- Handful chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp strawberry jam
- Salt & pepper
- Olive oil
Method:
- Peel and roughly chop a large potato into chunks. Boil in salted water for about 20 minutes until soft, then drain and mash with a splash of milk and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, pan fry a handful of mushrooms for about 10 minutes over a medium to high heat in a splash of olive oil along with a pinch or oregano and salt & pepper.
- Mix about 50ml of boiling water with a tablespoon of gravy granules (or as the instructions state on the packet). Remove the pan with the mushrooms from the heat and then add to the gravy, along with a splash of cream.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with the mashed potato and a dollop of jam.
Tip: if you have no milk, you can make a tasty mashed potato with just potatoes, salt and a splash of olive oil.
Mushroom Gyros:
1 Portion
- Handful of sliced mushrooms
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 flatbread (or pita bread)
- Salad (lettuce, cabbage, tomato & onion)
- 1 tbsp yogurt
- 1 pinch oregano
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Method:
- Lightly coat a handful of sliced mushrooms in olive oil, cumin, paprika and salt, then cook in the oven at 180c for about 15 mins.
- Wrap the mushrooms in a warm flatbread or tortilla along with salad and a dollop of yogurt mixed with oregano.
Tip: wraps are great for using up any leftover salad or veg you’ve got to hand.
Mushroom and Cheese Tart
1 Portion
- 20cm x 30cm pre-rolled puff pastry sheet
- 75g grated cheddar
- Splash of single cream
- Handful sliced mushrooms
- A few sprigs if thyme
- 1 egg, beaten
Method:
- Grab some pre-rolled puff pastry and cut it to about 20cm x 30cm. Score a 1cm border and use a fork to prick the puff pastry everywhere except the border.
- Grate about 75g of cheddar into a bowl using a fine grater, add a splash of cream and mix to create a paste. Spread it on the pastry then top with a handful of sliced mushrooms and a few sprigs of thyme.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 mins until the pastry is golden brown.
Tip: For an extra luxurious finish to the pastry brush the edges with beaten egg.
