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MUSHROOMS CROUSTADES
The rich mushroom flavor of this filling is heightened by the addition of Worcestershire sauce.
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients:
1 short French stick, about 25 cm/10in
10ml/2 tsp olive oil
250 g/9oz/ 3 cups chopped mushrooms quartered
10ml/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
10ml/2 tsp lemon juice
30ml/2 tbsp skimmed milk
30ml/2 tbsp snipped fresh chives
salt and black pepper
snipped fresh chives, to garnish
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 200 degree C/400 degree/Gas 6. Cut the French bread in half lengthways. Cut a scoop out of the soft middle of each, leaving a thick border all the way round.
Brush the bread with oil, place on a baking sheet and bake for about 6-8 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Place the mushrooms in a small saucepan with the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and milk. Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid is evaporated.
Remove from the heat, then add the chives and seasoning. Spoon into the bread croustades and serve hot, garnished with snipped chives.
Nutritional Information (Per portion):
Energy 324Kcals/1361KJ
Fat 6.4g
Saturated fat 1.27g
Cholesterol 0.3mg
Fibre 3.07g
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