WINTER PORTABELLA MUSHROOM STEW
YIELD: 4 Portions
INGREDIENTS 4.00 tablespoons olive oil 1.00 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice 2.00 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 8.00 ounces portabella mushrooms, sliced 1/2-inch thick, gills removed 1.00 pound large white mushrooms, thickly sliced 1.00 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomato 3.00 tablespoons tomato paste 2.00 garlic cloves, minced 1.00 teaspoon sherry vinegar 2.00 tablespoons butter (optional) 0.00 Salt and ground black pepper, to taste 2.00 pinches red pepper flakes
DIRECTIONS Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onions and rosemary and cook stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 12 minutes; remove to a bowl.
Return the pan to the stove and add half the remaining oil. When it's hot, add the portabella mushrooms and saute until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.
Add portabellas to the onion mixture and repeat sauteing with the remaining oil and the white mushrooms.
Return everything to the pan and add the tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, 1-1/2 cups water and vinegar.
Simmer gently for 12 to 15 minutes, then swirl in the butter.
Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
The Mushroom Council (www.mushroomcouncil.com)
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