Portabella Mushroom Caviar

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 green onions, green parts only, chopped fine (scallions)
• 1/2 lb portabella mushroom, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes (or use baby portobellos, also known as cremini)
• 5 medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan over medium heat, warm up 1 teaspoons of olive oil and saute the green onion for 2 minutes. set aside.
• 2 heat the remaining oil. add mushrooms, garlic, and thyme; saute until tender. don't overcrowd the pan, or mushrooms will be poached. work in 2 batches.
• 3 move the green onions and mushrooms to a food processor. use the pulse button, and process until coarsely chopped(not mushy!). don't overprocess.
• 4 return the mushrooms to the pan. add lemon juice, vinegar, and pepper. saute over medium high heat until the liquid has evaporated, 1-2 minutes.
• 5 serve in a small crock as a spread for toast, pita crisps, veggies, lettuce, etc. enjoy!