Mushroom Spread With Lemon And Thyme

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Course : Spreads
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 10
 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil preferably extra-virgin
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large garlic cloves -- chopped
10 ounces mushrooms -- coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves -- or...
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons grated pecorino romano
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 loaf toasted italian bread rounds
 

Preparation:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, thyme and lemon peel to skillet and stir. Cover and cook until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to high and cook until mushrooms begin to brown, about 6 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer mushroom mixture to processor. Add cheese, lemon juice, remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and finely chop, using on/off turns. Mix in parsley; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Serve with toasted bread rounds. Makes about 1-1/2 cups.

 

Nutritional Information:

12 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (8% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2mg Sodium