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Festive mushroom bruschetta

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  • Prep Time15 mins
  • Total Time15 mins
  • Makes2 1/4 cups (550 mL) topping for about 18 appetizers
*PLUS Cooking time: 6 minutes, Broiling Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 6 cups sliced fresh button mushrooms, about 375 g

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

  • 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, or 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves

  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • pinch salt

  • pinch pepper

  • 1 1/4 cups shredded asiago, mozzarella or Swiss

  • 18 slices toasted baguette

Instructions

  • In a large frying pan set over medium heat, heat oil. Add mushrooms and cranberries and stir-fry just until well browned and liquid has evaporated from pan, from 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in thyme, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) cheese. Use right away, leave at room temperature for up to 2 hours or refrigerate for up to 1 day.

  • Before spooning onto toasted baguette slices, bring mixture to room temperature or heat in microwave on medium for 2 minutes. Mound a heaping spoonful (about 2 tbsp/30 mL) on top of each slice. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese. Place on middle rack of oven under broiler until cheese melts, from 2 to 3 minutes.


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 63, Protein 2.3g, Carbohydrates 3.9g, Fat 4.4g, Fibre 0.6g, Sodium 78mg.

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