Mushrooms are quite nutritional, offering B vitamins and selenium. The also work as an anti-stress agent. Lightly marinated in a fine olive oil and lemon juice, they make a very tasty snack or appetizer.

Marinated mushrooms

Serving Size: 2

Ingredients:

  • 1 pint mushrooms
  • 2 Tbs. fine olive oil
  • 1 Tbs. lemon juice
  • chili peppers
  • salt and pepper
  • nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 sprig, each coriander and parsley, chopped

Directions:

  1. At least 30 minutes before serving, mix the olive oil, chili flakes and lemon juice. Whisk well to blend.
  2. Clean the mushrooms with a paper towel of a small mushroom brush.
  3. Place the mushrooms in a bowl and pour the olive oil mixture over them.
  4. Mix well so that the mushrooms have all been covered with the mixture.
  5. Allow to marinate for half and hour or longer.
  6. Shortly before serving, season to taste with salt pepper and optionally nutmeg.
  7. Chop the herbs and sprinkle over the mushrooms.