Mushroom Bites

Serve these juicy caps with cocktails.

Ingredients:
Crimini mushrooms, stems removed - 15
Goat cheese - 1/2 cup
Salt - a pinch
Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
Garlic powder - 1/4 tsp
Red chili powder - 1/4 tsp
Vegetable oil - 1 1/2 tbsp

Method:

• In a bowl, toss mushroom caps, salt, red chili powder and 1/2 tbsp oil.
• Heat a pan and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil.
• Place mushrooms on the pan one by one, stem side down. Leave for 1-2 minutes.
• Turn each one individually so as the stem side is up.
• Mix goat cheese, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl.
• Place about half a spoonful of this mixture in each mushroom cavity.
• Cook covered on a low flame for 2 minutes or till the cheese melts.
• Let stand for about a minute and serve.

Note: The cheese is already salty so add very little salt to the caps.