Description
Mushroom Bruschetta featuring thickly sliced chestnut mushrooms sautéed in butter and garlic, served on toasted sourdough bread with fresh thyme and parsley. This flavorful appetizer is perfect for mushroom lovers and makes a delicious lunch or starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms and Seasoning
- 200 g chestnut (brown) mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced thickly
- 40 g salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (1 whole, 2 minced)
- 4 to 5 sprigs thyme
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Bread and Oil
- 4 slices day-old sourdough bread
- ½ tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the pan: Place a pan over high heat and add the butter. When it bubbles, add a handful of mushrooms and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until they brown quickly. Push them to one side of the pan and repeat with the remaining mushrooms until all are cooked.
- Toast the bread: Drizzle half the olive oil over one side of each bread slice. Place the bread on a hot griddle pan and toast for a few minutes on each side until golden and crisp. Once toasted, rub the whole garlic clove over one side of each slice.
- Add aromatics and season: When mushrooms are nearly cooked, add thyme sprigs and minced garlic, cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble bruschetta: Spoon the cooked mushrooms over the toasted garlic bread slices and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley.
- Serve: Serve the mushroom bruschetta immediately while warm as an appetizer or light lunch.
Notes
- Use day-old sourdough bread for the best toasting results and texture.
- Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp cloth instead of washing to prevent sogginess.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with olive oil or vegan butter alternative.
- The garlic rubbing on bread adds subtle aroma without overpowering the mushroom flavors.
- Serve warm immediately to enjoy the contrast of crispy bread and juicy mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 1.9 g
- Sodium: 773 mg
- Fat: 21.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39.9 g
- Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 9.9 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg
