PORTABELLA MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA

Portabella Mushroom Bruschetta image

Provided by Sageca

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 slices crusty whole wheat bread
1 garlic clove
3 portabella mushroom caps, wiped clean
2 shallots, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup fresh basil, shredded
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

Toast bread in 350°F oven until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Rub lightly with garlic clove while still warm.
Coarsely chop the mushrooms .
In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook mushrooms until softened, then add shallots and garlic stirring, until all liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove skillet from heat. Keep mushrooms warm, covered.
This can be made ahead,refrigerated and reheated at serving time.
Tomato Relish:.
Quarter tomatoes; combine with red onion, basil, vinegar, olive oil. Season, to taste, and let marinate for 15 minutes.
Top toasted bread with Sauteed mushrooms, tomato relish, shaved parmesan. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.1, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 269.9, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 8.6