Side Dish Recipes
Greek-Style Mushrooms
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound button mushrooms
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon celery seed
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 bay leaf, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon whole black pepper, slightly crushed
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms and remove just the soiled end of the stem. Set aside.
- Combine the remaining ingredients (not the mushrooms) in a 2 quart microwave casserole or bowl. With the microwave on HIGH, cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove from the microwave, and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the mushrooms.
- Return to the microwave, uncovered, and cook on MEDIUM for 3 minutes. Stir every 60 seconds.
- Chill at least 24 hours before serving.
- To serve: Remove the mushrooms with a slotted spoon and place them on a bed of parsley or endive.
Per serving: 56 Cal (85% from Fat, 5% from Protein, 9% from Carb); 1g Protein; 6g Tot Fat; 1g Carb; 0g Fiber; 9mg Calcium; 0mg Iron; 120mg Sodium; 0mg Cholesterol