Mushroom Caviar Spread
A Russian vegan spread of finely chopped mushrooms cooked down with onion, garlic, and herbs until deeply savory and spreadable. Earthy and umami-rich, it is delicious on dark bread or crackers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- as needed dark bread or crackers (for serving), sliced
Instructions
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1
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.
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2
Add 4 cloves minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
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3
Add 1 lb finely chopped cremini mushrooms and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, until all the liquid released by the mushrooms has evaporated and the mixture is dry and slightly golden, about 12-15 minutes.
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4
Add 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves and stir to combine. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
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5
Remove from heat and stir in 2 tsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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6
Let cool slightly, then fold in 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley. The spread can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
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7
Serve with dark bread or crackers (for serving).