FOOD
31 Oct, 2023
Antipasti
Wild Mushroom Crostini
Prep Time : 5-10 Minutes
Cooking Time : 15-20 Minutes
Serves : 4 people
A classic Italian appetiser that showcases the beautiful variety of mushrooms that Italy is famous for, a Wild Mushroom Crostini is sure to take you to Italian food heaven with each bite. Made by topping bite sized crostini or baguette slices with a herby, umami mixture of wild mushrooms and herbs, this one gets ready in a jiffy and is quite the favourite for family get-togethers and brunches in Italy. A drizzle of quality olive oil and sprinkle of cheese complete this rustic masterpiece, perfect to add a touch of Italy to your meals.
PREP TIME
5-10 Minutes
5-10 Minutes
COOKING TIME
15-20 Minutes
15-20 Minutes
SERVES
4 people
4 people
Ingredients
- 1 p. Sorrentina Herbed Crostini
- 20 gms. button mushrooms
- 15 gms. shiitake mushrooms
- 15 gms. Chanterelle mushrooms
- 4-5 pcs. walnuts
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 fresh thyme sprigs
- Salt to taste
- Crushed black peppercorns to taste
- 30 grams ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Arugula leaves for garnish
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- To prep the mixture for the topping, chop the mushrooms and crush the walnuts.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and sauté for 1 minute on high heat. Add thyme, salt and crushed peppercorns, mix and cook till mushrooms are golden brown. Add walnuts and mix well.
- Spread ricotta cheese on the toasted Herbed Crostini and place a portion of the mushroom mixture on top. Sprinkle some parmesan cheese and bake in a preheated oven for 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh arugula and serve.
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