• Black mushroom stuffed with bacon, peas, mozzarella and garlic is a wonderful starter or meal on its own. We love the cheese and garlic that perfectly complements this dish. 

    Black mushroom stuffed with bacon, peas, mozzarella and garlic

    Serves: 4 - 6
    Cooking Time: 20 mins

    Ingredients

    • 45ml (3 tbsp) butter
    • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • 12 slices of bacon strips, thinly chopped
    • 50g fresh peas
    • 8 large black mushrooms, cleaned
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 200g mozzarella, grated
    • 45ml (3 tbsp) fresh thyme
    • 60ml (¼ cup) olive/avocado oil

    Instructions

    1

    Preheat the oven to 180°C. Melt the butter in a pan and sauté the onions and garlic until the onions caramelise. Add the bacon and cook until crispy. Add the peas and cook until just done.

    2

    Place the mushrooms on a baking tray and season. Divide the bacon mixture between the mushrooms and sprinkle with the mozzarella, thyme and oil.

    3

    Bake until the cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Serve while still hot.