Mushrooms are a good substitute for meat, although they are not rich in protein. However, they exceed meat in many nutrients: they are rich sources of vitamins and minerals like zinc, selenium, vitamin B1, B2, B5, B6 and B12. They also contain antioxidants and do not contain fats or carbohydrates. Mushrooms are healthy, nutritious and tasty, and no matter how you prepare them, they will always be useful to you. So, if you are a mushroom lover, you are in the right place. Today, we bring you a simple and delicious recipe for Grilled Spiced Champignons with Turkish Bread. Enjoy!
Grilled Spiced Champignons with Turkish Bread
Serves: 6
Preparation: 30 minutes + 30 minutes marinating time
Cooking: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
6 slices of Turkish bread, warmed
Spiced Mushrooms:
- 500 g large champignons
- 100 ml Greek-style yoghurt
- 3 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- ½ tsp ground chilli
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Tahini Mixture:
- ½ cup Greek-style yoghurt
- ½ cup tahini
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 1 Garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Marinade
- ½ cup Greek-style yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 Garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- ½ tsp Chilli flakes
Salad
- ½ white cabbage, shredded
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp raw sugar
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 + 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Himalayan salt
- ½ tsp homemade dry seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
Directions:
Step 1
Soak the vegetables in a baking soda solution for 15 minutes, then rinse and dry.
Step 2
Marinade: Combine yoghurt, oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, black pepper, turmeric and chilli in a large bowl. Add the mushrooms and stir to combine. Set aside for 30 minutes to develop the flavour.
Step 3
Tahini mixture: Combine yoghurt, tahini, garlic, remaining lime juice, and 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl. Season to taste and mix well to combine.
Step 4
Salad: Combine onion, radish, cabbage, pepper, paprika, garlic, dry seasoning, salt, sugar, 2 tablespoons oil, and half the lime juice in a medium bowl. Stir well and set aside to soak.
Step 5
Preheat the grill to maximum.
Step 6
Line a baking tray with foil. Place a greased wire rack over the lined tray. Arrange the mushrooms over the wire rack, spray them with olive oil and cook under the grill for 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden and tender.
Step 7
Spread the tahini mixture over the slices of bread and arrange them on a serving plate. Serve with mushrooms and salad.
Serving suggestions:
- Can be served with baked tofu slices
- Serve with salad of your choice
- Serve with sour cream
Tips:
- Replace Turkish bread with pita bread
- Replace Greek-style yoghurt with yoghurt of your choice
- Add halved cherry tomatoes for decoration
- Store leftover salad and tahini mixture in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
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