Mushrooms & Shallots a la Grecque

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 shallots, minced
• 1/4 tsp. coriander seeds
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb. button mushrooms
• 2/3 cup dry white wine
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Makes 4  Servings (3/4 cup per serving)

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the shallots, coriander, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook until the shallots and seasonings are very fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the mushrooms, wine, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a high simmer and cook until the mushrooms are slightly tender, about 6 minutes.
3. Remove from he heat and let cool in the cooking liquid. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve at room temperature or chilled.

WW POINTS VALUE: 2 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Gluten-Solution Cookbook.  Mushrooms a la Grecque is a classic French dish that translates to "in Greek fasion." This dish is a cross between a vegetables side and a salad. This dish takes 15 minutes to make and can be served alongside chicken, steak, or any kind of protein. Even though many people use the term button mushrooms to mean white mushrooms, the original meaning is a very small mushroom in classic French cooking. These mushrooms are delicious  and they can hold up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.