Wild Mushroom Toast

* Exported from MasterCook II *

WILD MUSHROOM TOAST

Recipe By : Jacques Pepin, Today's Gourmet II
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers - Hors d'Oeuvres Dips And Spreads
Sandwiches

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
1 pound mixed mushrooms*
4 shallots -- finely sliced
1/2 cup fresh herbs** -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 slices white bread slices -- crusts removed

Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil until very hot and hazelnut in
color. Add the mushrooms and saute' over high heat for 10 seconds. Cover and
continue cooking over high heat for 3 minutes.

Uncover and cook over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until dry. Add the
shallots, herbs, salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute longer.

Lightly toast the slices of bread and arrange them on a plate. Spoon the
mushroom mixture on top of the toast, sprinkle a little olive oil on top, if
desired, and serve immediately. Nutritional analysis per serving: calories
195; protein 5 gm; carbohydrates 22 gm; fat 10.4 gm; saturated fat 4.3 gm;
cholesterol 16 mg; sodium 412 mg.

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Serving Ideas : Also good as garnish for steaks.

NOTES : *Domestic and wild, cleaned and cut into large pieces or left
whole. **Mixture of fresh oregano, chives and parsley. Shar 05/28/94
05:42:32 PM