Vegetarian Greek-Style Mushrooms

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Vegetarian Greek-Style Mushrooms

 

1 lb. button mushrooms

1 c. water

1/2 c. olive oil

2 tbsps. lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp. celery seed

1 tbsp. white vinegar

1 bay leaf, crushed

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. fennel seed

1/4 tsp. oregano

1/4 tsp. whole black pepper, slightly crushed

 

Clean the mushrooms and remove just the soiled end of the stem. Set

aside.

Combine the remaining ingredients (not the mushrooms) in a 2 quart

2 L) microwave casserole or bowl.

With the microwave on HIGH, cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the

microwave, and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Allow to rest for 5

minutes.

Stir in the mushrooms. Return to the microwave, uncovered, and cook on

MEDIUM for 3 minutes. Stir every 60 seconds.

Chill at least 24 hours before serving. To serve: Remove the mushrooms

with a slotted spoon and place them on a bed of parsley or endive.

Makes about 20 mushrooms.