Description
Delicious and savory Mushroom Thyme Crostini featuring sautéed cremini mushrooms, fresh thyme, and a tangy sherry vinegar pan sauce served on crispy grilled or baked baguette slices. Perfect as an appetizer or light snack, this easy recipe combines rustic flavors with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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Bread and Oil
- ½ crusty baguette (about 14 slices, each ¼” thick)
- ¼ cup olive oil (or butter if not vegan)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mushroom Topping
- 16 oz cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced no more than ¼” thick
- 1 bunch fresh thyme leaves
- 1 shallot, minced (or small onion)
- ¼ cup sherry vinegar
- 3-4 tablespoons butter or olive oil (for sautéing)
- 2 teaspoons flour
- ¼ cup vegetable stock, broth, or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the crostini: Slice the baguette into ¼” thick pieces. Brush each slice with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the crostini: Either grill the bread slices over high heat on both sides using a grill pan or an outdoor grill until grill marks appear and the crostini are crispy, or bake at 450°F (232°C) on the middle rack for about 7 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms: Heat 3-4 tablespoons butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms, minced shallot, and fresh thyme leaves. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the mushrooms begin to soften.
- Deglaze with sherry vinegar: Pour in the sherry vinegar and let it simmer for 30 seconds to lift any flavorful bits from the pan.
- Make pan sauce: Stir in 2 teaspoons of flour and cook for another 30 seconds. Gradually add ¼ cup vegetable stock or water, stirring continuously to create a thickened pan sauce. Add more stock if needed to loosen the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble crostini: Remove the thyme sprigs (if whole leaves were not picked prior). Spoon a couple of tablespoons of the mushroom topping onto each crostini. Garnish with additional fresh thyme leaves and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Notes
- The baguette slices should be about ¼” thick for ideal texture.
- You can use any variety of mushrooms if cremini are unavailable.
- Butter enhances flavor if not following a vegan diet.
- Shallots add a mild onion flavor; substitute with small onion if needed.
- Adjust the amount of stock to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Grilling the crostini adds smoky flavor; baking is a convenient alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2-3 crostini)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
