Description
Mushroom Bruschetta features perfectly browned chestnut mushrooms cooked in butter and garlic, served atop toasted sourdough bread with fresh thyme and parsley. This flavorful appetizer or light lunch brings a savory earthy taste combined with a delightful crunchy texture, ideal for mushroom lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushroom Mixture
- 200 g chestnut (brown) mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced thickly
- 40 g butter (salted)
- 3 cloves garlic, divided (1 whole, 2 minced)
- 4 or 5 sprigs thyme
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Bread and Garnish
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped flatleaf parsley
- 4 slices day-old sourdough bread (more if desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mushrooms: Heat a pan over high heat and add the butter. Once bubbling, add a handful of mushrooms and cook for 1-2 minutes until browned. Push browned mushrooms to one side and add another handful. Repeat until all mushrooms are cooked and nicely browned.
- Toast the Bread: While mushrooms cook, drizzle half the olive oil over one side of each bread slice. Place bread oil-side-down on a hot griddle pan. Drizzle remaining oil on the other side, then toast that side. Once toasted, rub the whole garlic clove over one side of each slice to infuse flavor.
- Finish the Mushrooms: When mushrooms are nearly done, add thyme sprigs and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to release aroma. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Bruschetta: Spoon the warm mushroom mixture over the toasted sourdough slices. Sprinkle with finely chopped flatleaf parsley and serve immediately to enjoy the crisp bread with savory mushrooms.
Notes
- Use day-old sourdough bread for best texture and toasting results.
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan margarine.
- Fresh thyme adds essential earthy notes; if unavailable, use dried thyme but reduce quantity.
- Serve immediately to keep bread crisp and mushrooms warm.
- Pair with a light salad or wine for a complete appetizer experience.
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: 9.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39.9 g
- Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 9.9 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg
