Mega mushroom & bacon burger
Nicky Byrne has teamed up with the Mushroom Bureau to help promote their new 'Just Add Mushrooms' campaign, encouraging people in the UK and Ireland to cook with fresh mushrooms more often.
Here's a recipe to create the perfect mega mushroom and bacon burger.
Serves 4
Ingredients
• 4 large portobello or large field mushrooms
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 4 crusty ciabatta rolls
• ½ a small shredded lettuce
• 2 large sliced tomatoes
• 8 slices of streaky bacon
Method
1. Brush the mushrooms with olive oil and season, then cook over hot barbecue coals or a griddle pan for 8-10mins turning once until browned on both sides and tender when tested with a fork. Transfer to a plate, gill side down and leave for 5mins.
2. Grill or fry the streaky bacon slices with a little oil until crispy and brown
3. Toast the ciabatta rolls on the hot barbecue coals or under the grill.
4. Fill the rolls with lettuce, tomato and top with the mushrooms and bacon.
5. Finish off with a dollop of BBQ sauce, ketchup or mustard to suit your taste.
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