Mushrooms Stuffed with Winter Vegetables : Gluten Free : Egg Free

With Easter being so close I thought I'd share this Mary Berry recipe suggestion. A vegetarian alternative, or accompaniment, to your meal. These golden stuffed mushrooms are filled, baked, and bursting with flavour.

Ingredients

Makes 8
2 tbsp oil
8 large field/flat mushrooms, stalks removed
knob* of unsalted butter
1 large onion, roughly chopped
3 sticks celery, finely chopped
150g/5½oz peeled butternut squash, grated coarsely
180g/6oz vacuum-packed cooked chestnuts, roughly chopped
250g/9oz halloumi, grated coarsely
4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp sage, chopped

1 tsp rosemary leaves, chopped
sprinkle paprika
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Fry the mushrooms in batches for 1 minute on one side with a lid on then turnover and fry with the lid off for a few minutes until golden. Repeat with the remaining mushrooms and place all eight on a baking sheet.
3. Add the butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in the onions and celery and fry for 2–3 minutes. Add the squash and chestnuts and fry for 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Leave to cool.
4. Add half of the halloumi, the herbs and season well with salt and pepper.
5. Divide the mixture between the mushrooms and top with the remaining halloumi and a sprinkle of paprika.
6. Bake for about 18 minutes, or until lightly golden on top. Serve hot.

From idea seen here

* A knob of butter is a unit of measurement that is often used in recipes, particularly in British and European cooking. To provide clarity, a standard knob of butter is typically equivalent to about 1 tablespoon or 15 grams of butter.

~ early Happy Easter wishes ~

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All the best Jan