Grilled Mushroom Burger

If you are using mushrooms that are small, just double the amount to fit on the burger bun.

Ingredients
 
·        4 large oyster mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed

·        4 large shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed

·        2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

·        2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

·        1 small clove garlic, minced

·        1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

·        ¼ tsp salt

·        ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper

·        Butter for greasing skillet

·        4 hamburger buns, split in half

·        ¼ cup Red Pepper Rouille

·        4 small lettuce leaves

·        ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1.     Take cleaned and de-stemmed oyster and shiitake mushrooms and place into a large bowl. In a small bowl, pour oil, vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; whisk together until well mixed. Drizzle over mushrooms and using a large spoon, gently toss mixture until mushrooms are well coated with sauce.

2.     Melt butter in a skillet (or grill pan) over medium-high heat. Transfer mushrooms into the skillet and sauté for about 7 minutes or until they turn a golden-brown colour.

3.     While mushrooms are sautéing, toast buns and place two halves (I whole bun) on each plate. Spread buns with Red Pepper Rouille and top with lettuce. Divide mushrooms on top of ready buns and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.  Serve immediately.

Serves 4