Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 15 mins
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BBQ mushroom, haloumi & tomato burgers
Sink your teeth into BBQ mushroom, haloumi, and tomato burgers. Juicy mushrooms and slices of golden haloumi grilled to perfection, nestled between toasted burger buns with ripe tomato slices. Topped with your favorite condiments, these vegetarian burgers are a savory delight for any barbecue gathering.
4 large Portobella flat mushrooms, trimmed
1 yellow capsicum, trimmed, deseeded and cut into 8 pieces lengthways
Olive oil cooking spray
250g haloumi cheese, sliced
2 ripe oxheart, heirloom or vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced
50g baby spinach leaves
lemon wedges and dukkah*, to serve
Yoghurt & tahini dressing:
⅓ cup Greek-style natural yoghurt
1 tbs tahini**
1 tbs lemon juice
- Dukkah is a dry mixture of sesame seeds, hazelnuts, coriander and cumin flavoured with herbs. It’s available at some greengrocers and supermarkets.
**Tahini is a creamy sesame seed paste available from supermarkets.
STEP 1 To make dressing, place all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
STEP 2 Preheat a greased barbecue plate on medium-high heat. Liberally spray mushrooms and capsicum with oil. Barbecue mushrooms and, capsicum, in batches, for 3-4 minutes on each side until tender. Transfer to a baking tray. Keep warm. Spray haloumi with oil, barbecue for 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
STEP 3 To serve, top each mushroom with haloumi, capsicum and tomatoes. Serve with spinach leaves, yoghurt & tahini dressing and dukkah,
Nutritional Facts
Mushrooms: Rich in B vitamins and antioxidants.
Haloumi: High in protein and calcium.
Tomatoes: Provide vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene.
Wholegrain buns: Source of complex carbohydrates and fiber.
Tips and Tricks
Opt for meaty mushrooms like portobello or Swiss brown. If haloumi isn't available, substitute with firm tofu for a vegetarian option.
