Lion's Mane Mushroom Burger with Sour Cream and Chive Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Lion's Mane Mushroom Burger:

• 2 large Lion's Mane mushrooms, cleaned and sliced into 2.5 cm thick rounds
• Olive oil
• Soy sauce or tamari
• 5 grams smoked paprika
• 5 grams garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced tomatoes
• 1 ripe avocado, chopped

For the Sour Cream and Chive Sauce:

• 120 grams sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• 5ml lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sour Cream and Chive Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, chopped chives, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

2. Prepare the Lion's Mane Mushrooms:

   • In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
   • Toss the Lion's Mane mushroom slices in the marinade, ensuring they are well coated.
   • Let the mushrooms marinate for at least 15 minutes.

3. Cook the Mushrooms:

   • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated mushroom slices.
   • Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and tender. The mushrooms should have a meaty texture.

4. Assemble the Burger:

   • Toast the burger buns if desired.
   • Spread a generous amount of the sour cream and chive sauce on the bottom half of each bun.
   • Place a few lettuce leaves on the sauce, followed by a slice of cooked Lion's Mane mushroom.
   • Add sliced tomatoes and chopped avocado on top.
   • Spread more of the sauce on the top half of the bun before closing the burger.

5. Serve:

   • Serve the Lion's Mane mushroom burgers immediately, with your favourite side dishes or on their own. Enjoy!