MUSHROOM PASTRY TARTS

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Putting anything on puff pastry crust makes it special, but these mushrooms taste so good that combining the two makes an unforgettable dish. -Susan Scarborough, Fernandina Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped walnuts or hazelnuts
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/3 cup dry red wine
10 ounces sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, divided
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 package (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese

Steps:

In a small dry skillet, toast walnuts over low heat 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove and set aside., In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 20-22 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, brown sugar, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a small bowl., Add wine to pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1 minute; pour over onions. In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and 1 teaspoon thyme; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in onions. Remove from heat; cover and set aside., Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a 12-in. square. Cut into two 12x6-in. rectangles. Transfer to baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, score 1/2 in. from edges of each pastry (do not cut through). Using a fork, poke holes in pastry. Bake 10-12 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned. Remove from oven. Press down center with a spoon if necessary. Reduce oven setting to 350°., Spoon mushroom mixture over tarts. Sprinkle with walnuts; top with cheese. Sprinkle with remaining thyme. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Cut each tart into six pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.