LOCAL RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Mushroom Napoleon
Recipe by Gena Berry
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
4 Portabella mushrooms, stems removed
1/4 cup light vinaigrette salad dressing
1 red onion, cut into 8 slices
4 Roma tomatoes, cut into 4 slices each
1 cup crumbled soft goat cheese
8 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, removed from stem and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Place Portabella mushrooms, sliced onions and vinaigrette in a large zip top bag. Zip and lightly rub the vinaigrette into the mushrooms and onions without breaking them apart. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Place the mushrooms (gill side up) and the onions on a large, microwaveable plate. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes. Let rest 30 seconds in microwave, then carefully remove plate and uncover, making sure the steam escapes away from you. Reserve juices.
Place a drained Portabella cap in the center of each plate, gill side up. Layer 1/4 of the onion, basil leaves and tomato on top of cap and microwave for 45 seconds. Assemble the remaining stacks and heat as directed. After heating, sprinkle each stack with 1/4 of the goat cheese and fresh herbs, drizzle with reserved juices and serve warm.
photo courtesy of The Mushroom Council |
