Mushroom Cakes W/Avocado Pesto and Red Pepper Coulis Recipe

Name: Mushroom Cakes W/Avocado Pesto and Red Pepper Coulis
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers; 2 small garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1 ½ teaspoons honey; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 16 ounces button mushrooms (2 - 8 oz packages sliced mushrooms); 2 large potobello mushrooms (about 6 oz total, gills scraped out & sliced, here we used 1/2 button mushrooms and 1/2 cremini mush); 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced (we used cremini mushrooms); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large eggs, beaten to blend; 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, plus additional for coating (Japanese breadcrumbs); ¼ cup pine nuts or ¼ cup cashews, toasted; 1 cup coarsely chopped avocado (from 2 large avocados); ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; ½ cup olive oil plus 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter

Mushroom Cakes W/Avocado Pesto and Red Pepper Coulis – a delicious recipe with red bell peppers, garlic, milk, honey, butter, olive oil. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

2 red bell peppers
2 small garlic cloves
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 ½ teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces button mushrooms (2 - 8 oz packages sliced mushrooms)
2 large potobello mushrooms (about 6 oz total, gills scraped out & sliced, here we used 1/2 button mushrooms and 1/2 cremini mush)
8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced (we used cremini mushrooms)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ cup panko breadcrumbs, plus additional for coating (Japanese breadcrumbs)
¼ cup pine nuts or ¼ cup cashews, toasted
1 cup coarsely chopped avocado (from 2 large avocados)
¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
½ cup olive oil plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

1
RED PEPPER COULIS:.
2
Char peppers over gas flame or broiler until blackened all over.
3
Seal in plastic or paper bag; let stand 15 minutes.
4
Peel and seed peppers; place in blender.
5
Place garlic cloves in small dry skillet.
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Cover, cook over medium heat until browned and tender, shaking skillet occasionally, about 7 minutes.
7
Cool, peel garlic; add to blender with peppers.
8
Add milk and honey to blender.
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Puree until smooth.
10
Transfer to bowl.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
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*DO AHEAD - can be made up to 2 days ahead.
13
MUSHROOM CAKES:.
14
Melt butter with oil in large heavy skillet over medium high heat.
15
Add all mushrooms and saute until browned and edges begin to crisp, stirring often, about 14 minutes.
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Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
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Transfer mixture to processor.
18
Add eggs, Parmesan, herbs, salt and pepper to processor.
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Pulsing on/off turns, process until mushrooms are coarsely chopped.
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Transfer to large bowl & mix in 1/2 cup of panko.
21
Divide mushroom mixture into 8 equal portions (1/4 to 1/2 cup each.
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).
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Form each into 3/4 inch thick cake.
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Spread additional panko out on plate.
25
Coat cakes with panko.
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Place on rimmed baking sheet.
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**DO AHEAD - Can be made 4 hours ahead: cover & chill.
28
AVOCADO PESTO:.
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Place pine nuts or cashews in processor, pulsing on/off turns, process until coarsely ground.
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Add avocado, Parmesan, cilantro, parsley, and lime juice.
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Process to blend.
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With machine running gradually and 1/4 cup oil through feed tube.
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Transfer to bowl.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
35
***DO AHEAD - Can be made 2 hours ahead: cover & chill.
36
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
37
Melt butter with 2 T oil in large skillet over medium heat.
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Working in 2 batches.
39
add mushroom cakes; cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
40
Transfer to baking sheet; place in oven.
41
Spoon about 1/3 cup avocado pesto into center of each plate, using back of spoon, spread out to 5 inch round.
42
Place 2 cakes on each plate.
43
Drizzle with red pepper coulis.

885

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 red bell peppers, 2 small garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons whole milk, 1 ½ teaspoons honey, and more.

Yes, Mushroom Cakes W/Avocado Pesto and Red Pepper Coulis falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
885 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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