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Portobello Mushroom Burgers

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Portobello Mushroom Burgers

A "meaty" tasting burger bursting with flavour. Even my meat-loving husband loves these (although he needs to eat 2 burgers!)
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Portobello mushrooms
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese (or your favourite cheese; optional)
  • 4 buns
  • Your favourite burger toppings - lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, relish, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Gently wipe the mushrooms with a mushroom brush. Trim off the stems and save these for a soup, salad or stir-fry. Place mushroom caps in a shallow dish with the gills facing up.
  • Mix the olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sugar and spices in a small bowl to make a marinade.
  • Brush the marinade along the mushroom gills, and then pour some of the marinade into the mushroom caps. Turn the mushrooms over and pour the remaining marinade on top of the mushrooms. Brush the marinade on mushroom tops.
  • Allow mushrooms to marinade 10 minutes. Turn mushrooms over so that gills are facing up again. Use a spoon to scoop the marinade and pour marinade into the mushrooms. Let mushrooms marinade for at least another 20 minutes.
  • Cook mushrooms on a heated grill for a few minutes on each side. Or pan fry on medium heat.
  • Enjoy your burger with your favourite buns and toppings!

Notes

This is a modified version of a recipe created by BudgetBytes. 
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Dim Sum Stuffed Green Peppers

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Dim sum stuffed green peppers on a white platter with red chopsticks and a small bowl of sauce

Dim Sum Stuffed Green Peppers

Sue Mah, award-winning dietitian
These shrimp stuffed peppers are one of my favourite dim sum dishes! Serve these as an appetizer or side dish (serves 6) or as main dish (serves 4).
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Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese

Ingredients
  

  • 340 g shrimp, shelled and de-veined
  • 2 green onions, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp corn starch, plus more for dusting
  • 3-4 green bell peppers
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Finely mince the shrimp to create a paste. (Fold the minced shrimp over and continue to mince. Repeat this about 10 times until you get a paste. Or you can use a food processor.)
  • In a bowl, add shrimp paste, chopped green onions, sesame oil, salt and cornstarch. Mix well.
  • Cut each green pepper into quarters (or more pieces, if pepper is large). Remove seeds. To help peppers lie flat when cooking, trim off the curved ends. (Save these for a stir-fry or salad.)
  • Dust each piece of green pepper with cornstarch. You can sprinkle the cornstarch into the pepper with a spoon, and then tap the green pepper upside down to remove any excess. Chef Mah's tip (aka my Dad): This helps the shrimp filling to stick to the green pepper.
  • Spoon in the shrimp filling and press firmly into the pepper.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook peppers, stuffing side down for a few minutes until browned. Turn peppers over and cook for another few minutes.
  • Add 2 T water and steam for a couple of minutes until peppers are tender. Remove lid and continue cooking until all water has evaporated.
  • To make the sauce: Add broth (or water), oyster sauce and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to gentle boil and reduce to simmer. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk slurry into the sauce until it thickens.
  • Garnish stuffed peppers with remaining green onions. Serve with sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

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