Mixed Mushroom and Leek Bruschetta
Sauteed leeks and a medley of mushrooms create the perfect appetizer, whether served warm at home for a light dinner or chilled at a casual beach picnic.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 259kcal
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 leek (white part only), sliced
- 2 shallots, peeled and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 12 ounces mixed mushrooms, sliced (I used baby bellas, shiitake and cremini)
- 1/2 cup cream sherry
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 loaf hearty bread, sliced
- Olive oil to coat bread
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add leek, shallots and garlic and sauté until leek is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and stir to combine.
Add sherry, vinegar and fresh herbs and cook over medium heat until mushrooms release their juices and have wilted significantly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove mushrooms from heat and let cool. Turn oven on to medium broil and place rack in middle of oven. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
Brush olive oil lightly over both sides of each piece of sliced bread and place on prepared baking sheet. Broil bread until golden, somewhere around 5 minutes for each side (keep a close eye on it, as oven temps vary greatly and your bread can go from golden to charred in a matter of seconds.)
Let bread cool and then serve alongside mushrooms (you can either load the bread slices with mushrooms yourself before serving or let guests load their own.)
Calories: 259kcal