Mushrooms à la greque

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 medium carrot, peeled and diced

1 clove garlic, peeled and bruised

1 bay leaf

Salt & pepper

225g small button mushrooms

small glass dry white wine

garnish

chopped parsley

tomato peeled and sliced

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onions, carrot and garlic till soft but not browned
2. Add the bay leaf, wine and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for a minute or longer till the wine has almost all evaporated
3. Add the mushrooms and cook gently, covered, for 5 minutes, shaking the pan regularly.
4. Remove bay leaf and garlic clove. Check seasoning and allow to cool, then chill
5. Garnish with the tomato and parsley

Cooking for two Rosemary Wadey - St Michael Cookery Library