Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

I am obsessed with Mushrooms. They genuinely fascinate me. Mushrooms are nature's mini pharmaceutical factory, and they have been on the spectrum of the 'healer' for thousands of years, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you do a quick search, you will find many new scientifically validated health benefits. 

Mushrooms are a good source of vitamin B and are a low-energy-density food (fewer calories in a more significant portion). They also act as a prebiotic, creating the right environment for our good gut bacteria (probiotics) to do their thing! Mushrooms need to be a part of your diet! Well, that is edible mushrooms. I suggest you leave the foraging to those who are experts in ‘mushrooming’, and you eat mushrooms that are cultivated under appropriate conditions.

The Portobello Sandwich is a natural, simple way to add a mushroom or two to your day. Mix it up, add different toppings and enjoy! A bonus … the Portobello mushroom can contain more potassium than a banana, a little extra bang for your muscles and nerves!

Serves 2

Prep time 5 minutes

Cook time 15 minutes

What you need 

2 large Portobello mushrooms

2 tablespoons Hummus

2 small Cucumbers

2 Red Onions

12 Kalamata Olives (pitted & halved)

2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

1 small fresh Chilli (optional)

Coriander

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Sea Salt & Pepper to taste

What to do 

Preheat the grill/pan to medium heat. Gently brush the portobello mushrooms clean and cut down the stalk. Place the mushrooms on the grill/pan cooking the top side down first for 3 – 4 minutes. Flip and cook until tender.

Cucumber Ribbon Salad

Cut the cucumbers into long thin ribbons, (use a vegetable peeler or mandolin). Finely slice the onions and chilli. Chop the coriander.

In a bowl mix the ACV, olive Oil, salt, and pepper. Add in the onions, olives and cucumber slices and gently toss.

To serve, place the portobello mushrooms gills side up (this catches all the yummy flavours) spread a layer of hummus then top with the cucumber salad. Sprinkle fresh chilli if you want to spice it up a little. Another option is to forgo the hummus and serve the mushrooms on a toasted bun with smashed avocado or cheese.

Enjoy! And to learn more about the health benefits of mushrooms, read the blog post here.

As always, remember your reasons, your health, your mission and your loved ones.

OM xx

📸 Shanice Garcia 

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