Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Roasted Shiitake and Portobello in Basalmic



Going to a potluck with both omnivores and vegetarians, I had a meat item lined up but was stuck on what vegetarian item to offer. Enter: half a box of baby portobello mushrooms lying in the fridge after a pasta escapade. - and so, the dish for that night was born.

I tend not to use measurements, but I've approximated them when I can.

Ingredients:
Half a box of baby portobello mushrooms
Handful of shiitake mushrooms (added for texture)
Half a red onion
1 tsp sage
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp basil
1 1/2 tb balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper
olive oil

1) Wash mushrooms, pat dry, and place in an oven-friendly
pan (casserole dish, baking dish, etc.)
2) Mix herbs and olive oil in a bowl
3) Drizzle mix over mushrooms then add some salt and pepper on top
4) Roast at 350 degrees for ~20 minutes
5) Slice red onion into rings and cook them briefly in a frying pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper
6) Take mushrooms out of bake pan, leaving oils and juice behind
7) Mix mushrooms and onions on a dish
8) Mix up bake pan oils and juice with basalmic vinegar, and pour over dish

Can be served warm or at room temperature.