Marinated Mushrooms

These cold marinated mushrooms are a vibrant, refreshing appetizer that requires no cooking, just patience. The earthy flavor of the mushrooms absorbs the bright acidity of lemon juice and the richness of olive oil, creating a deeply savory profile. Fresh garlic, green onions, and parsley add aromatic complexity and a pleasant crunch. Perfect for serving at parties, potlucks, or as a light starter before a heavier main course, they are best when given time to meld flavors in the refrigerator. Simple, vegan, and utterly delicious.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 10

Calories: 314.3

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

These cold marinated mushrooms are a vibrant, refreshing appetizer that requires no cooking, just patience. The earthy flavor of the mushrooms absorbs the bright acidity of lemon juice and the richness of olive oil, creating a deeply savory profile. Fresh garlic, green onions, and parsley add aromatic complexity and a pleasant crunch. Perfect for serving at parties, potlucks, or as a light starter before a heavier main course, they are best when given time to meld flavors in the refrigerator. Simple, vegan, and utterly delicious.

Ingredients

1 pound Mushrooms
1/4 cup Lemon juice
1/2 cup Olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup Snipped parsley
3/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
2 Green Onions (with tops)
1 Clove Garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Paprika

Directions

1
Wash and dry mushrooms thoroughly, then slice into 1/8-inch thick slices.
2
Trim and thinly slice the green onions, including the green tops.
3
Finely chop the garlic clove.
4
In a large 1 1/2-quart bowl, combine the sliced mushrooms and lemon juice; toss gently to coat.
5
Add the olive oil, snipped parsley, salt, pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped garlic to the bowl.
6
Toss all ingredients together until evenly distributed and coated with the marinade.
7
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
8
Just before serving, use a slotted spoon to remove the mushrooms from the excess marinade.
9
Arrange on a serving platter, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with additional parsley sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 314.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.4g47%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3664.1mg153%
Total Carbohydrate 9.6g4%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 4.7g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, marinated, mushrooms, vegan, no-cook, lemon, garlic, herbs, olive oil, party food, potluck, chilled, healthy, easy, starter, green onions, parsley, salad, side dish

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/marinated-mushrooms-crocker/