Description
Mushroom Bruschetta features perfectly cooked chestnut mushrooms sautéed in butter and garlic, served on toasted sourdough bread with fresh thyme and parsley. This flavorful appetizer or light lunch is ideal for mushroom lovers seeking a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushroom Mixture
- 200 g chestnut (brown) mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced thickly
- 40 g salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, divided (1 whole, 2 minced)
- 4 or 5 sprigs thyme
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp finely chopped flatleaf parsley
Bread
- ¼ tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices day-old sourdough bread
Instructions
- Heat the pan: Place a pan over high heat and add the salted butter. When the butter bubbles, add a handful of chestnut mushrooms and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until browned. Push the cooked mushrooms to one side of the pan and repeat with remaining mushrooms until all are cooked.
- Toast the bread: While mushrooms cook, drizzle half the olive oil over one side of each slice of bread. Place the bread on a hot griddle pan to toast one side, then flip and toast the other side. Once toasted, rub the whole garlic clove over one side of each slice.
- Finish mushrooms: When mushrooms are nearly done, add thyme sprigs and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the garlic and thyme-infused mushrooms evenly over the toasted bread slices. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Use day-old sourdough bread for the best texture and sturdiness to hold the mushrooms.
- Wiping mushrooms with a damp cloth instead of washing preserves their flavor and texture.
- You can substitute butter with olive oil for a dairy-free version, adjusting seasoning accordingly.
- Serve immediately to maintain the bread’s crunch and the warmth of the mushrooms.
- Add a splash of balsamic glaze on top for extra sweetness and acidity, if desired.
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
