creative vegetarian mushroom recipes for the braai

Serves 6 as a starter

What You Need
6 Large black mushrooms

Good quality bought Italian cheese sprinkle
 (try Parmesan)
60-90ml olive oil

Good quality bought basil pesto

Method
Wipe the smooth tops of the mushrooms with a damp cloth. Season on the stem side with Italian Cheese Sprinkle. Drizzle a little olive oil over the gills. Spread a generous tablespoonful of basil pesto over the gills. Place the mushrooms, stem side up, on the braai and cook slowly until done. Don't turn them or you will lose all the tasty juices that collect in the gills.

Tip: Prepare these soon before you need them – once seasoned, standing causes the mushrooms to draw water

Tip: Don't cut away the stems – they have a lot of flavour!

Tip: To turn it into a main course, simply pop the mushroom between two burger buns to make a grilled Portabella mushroom sandwich.

Serve hot and enjoy!