Recipe For Cooking Greek-Style Mushrooms

Microwave Cooking :: Microwave Snacks and Appetizers

Greek-Style Mushrooms

Makes approximately: 20 servings

1 lb. button mushrooms
1 C. water
1/2 C. olive oil
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. celery seed
1 Tbsp. white vinegar
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 tea. salt
1/4 tea. fennel seed
1/4 tea. oregano
1/4 tea. whole black pepper, slightly crushed

Clean the mushrooms and remove just the soiled end of the stem. Set aside.

Combine the remaining ingredients (not the mushrooms) in a 2-qt. microwave casserole or bowl. With the microwave on HIGH, cook for 5 to 6 min. Remove from the microwave, and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Allow to rest for 5 min.

Stir in the mushrooms. Return to the microwave, uncovered, and cook on MED. for 3 min. Stir every 60 seconds.

Chill at least 24 hr. 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); 1 g Protein; 6 g Tot Fat; 1 g Carb; 0 g Fiber; 9 mg Calcium; 0 mg Iron; 120 mg Sodium; 0 mg Cholesterol