Mushroom and cauliflower kebabs with spicy herb sauce

The heat has arrived in South Africa and it’s braai weather. However, not everybody eats meat but still enjoys cooking something over the fire while enjoying the company of friends. With mushrooms, you can do almost anything when it comes to adding a meaty alternative. Our mushroom and cauliflower kebabs with spicy herb sauce is great for those following a vegan or vegetarian diet but also a great side for everybody else.

Mushroom and cauliflower kebabs tips

Labneh used in this recipe is great with the sauce but also for dipping. It’s a type of strained yoghurt which helps lighten the richness. If you are cooking for somebody who is vegan, try and clean the grates properly and separately from the meat. You can use any green, red or yellow peppers. Pablano peppers which are milder than jalapeños and also love a bit of char over an open fire which improves the flavour.

Kebabs, skewers or sosaties are all great names for something great on the weekend. Try our Mushroom and cauliflower kebabs with spicy herb sauce.

Mushroom and cauliflower kebabs recipe

Recipe by South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association Course: Main, SidesCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

kebabs

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

30

minutes

Ingredients

• spicy herb sauce:

• 80 ml 80 olive oil

• 1 1 whole jalapeño, chopped (deseeded if desired)

• 2 cloves 2 garlic

• 1 bunch 1 coriander

• 1 tsp 1 ground cumin

• 3 tbsp 3 fresh lemon juice

• ½ tsp ½ chilli flakes

• ½ tsp ½ sea salt

• ½ tsp ½ black pepper

• For the kebabs

• 5 large 5 portobello mushrooms, cut into quarters

• 1 head 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets

• 3 stalks 3 celery, cut into large chunks

• 3 3 yellow bell peppers, cut into chunky pieces

• lemon wedges, for serving

• labneh, for serving

• 6 6 wooden skewers, soaked in water or 6 metal skewers

Method

• For the spicy herb sauce:
• Add all ingredients to a food processor and blitz until well combined.
• For the kebabs
• Preheat braai to medium high heat.
• Thread all vegetables onto 6 skewers, alternating as you go.
• Brush vegetables generously with the spicy herb sauce.
• Place on the braai and cook, rotating often until the vegetables are tender.
• Brush with a fresh coating of herb sauce.
• Serve on a generous swish of labneh with a crisp side salad and enjoy!

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