mushroom burgers & spicy wedges
Serves 4. Ready in 15 mins
● 4 large Portobello mushrooms
● Low-calorie cooking spray
● 125g low-fat natural cottage cheese
● 2 garlic cloves, crushed
● 1/2tsp dried chilli flakes
● A small handful of finely chopped fresh chives, plus extra to garnish
● 4 x 60g wholemeal rolls, split and toasted if you like
● ½ cucumber, sliced into ribbons with a peeler
● 1 tomato, sliced
● 1/ red onion, sliced 2
FOR THE SPICY WEDGES
● 1tsp smoked paprika
● 1tsp ground cumin
● 1tsp ground cinnamon
● 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
● Low-calorie cooking spray
STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas mark 6. Make the wedges first. Mix the smoked paprika, cumin and cinnamon in a bowl and toss in the sweet potatoes. Scatter on a baking tray, spritz with low-calorie cooking spray and roast for 30-35 mins, or until tender. Season to taste and set aside. STEP 2 Remove the stalks from the mushrooms and spritz the caps with low-calorie cooking spray. Season, spread the mushrooms out on the grill pan and grill on a high heat for 3-4 mins on each side, or until cooked. Leave the grill on to lightly toast the rolls if desired. Meanwhile, mix the cottage cheese, garlic, chilli flakes and chives in a bowl and season. Spoon the mixture into the mushrooms and grill for 1 min, or until hot and bubbling. STEP 3 Divide the mushrooms between the rolls and top with the cucumber, tomato, onion and chives. Serve with the wedges.