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Mushroom Caviar

Mushroom Caviar
Mushroom Caviar requires about 20 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 142 calories, 2g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe from Simply Recipes requires pine nuts, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and a couple dashes of cayenne pepper. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and primal diet. It works well as a side dish. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Shiitake Mushroom and Caper "caviar", Chili Lime Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar), and Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar).

Instructions

1
Sauté mushrooms, shallots, and garlic: Melt butter in a large skillet on high heat.
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2
Add the mushrooms and shallots. Sauté for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
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Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper while cooking.
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Once the mushrooms have cooked for about 5 minutes, add the garlic and a tablespoon of dry white wine (if using). Cook for an additional minute and remove from heat.
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Toast the pine nuts: While the mushrooms are cooking, heat a small skillet on high heat.
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Add the pine nuts. Cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to get a little toasted. (Keep your eyes on the nuts, they can burn pretty quickly.)
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As soon as they begin to toast, remove the pan from the heat and put the pine nuts into a small bowl. Set aside.
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8
the mushrooms have cooled down a bit, mix in the pine nuts, lemon juice, sour cream, and parsley.
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Add more salt and pepper, if needed, to taste.
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Sprinkle on cayenne pepper, to taste. Chill before serving.
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11
Spoon onto a large butter lettuce leaf and serve with crackers. (Use rice crackers for gluten-free option.)
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In20 m.
Servings4
Health Score4
Gluten FreeVegetarian
DietsGluten FreeLacto Ovo VegetarianPrimal
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