Warm Mushroom Dip with Baked Pita Crisps
Courtesy of Mushroom Council
Servings: 16
Prep Time: 8 Min.
Cook Time: 10 Min.
Prep Time: 8 Min.
Cook Time: 10 Min.
What you need:
* 2 Tbsp. butter or vegetable oil
* 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
* 2 tsp. lemon juice
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 c. light sour cream
* 2 tsp. dried dill weed
* 2 tsp. dried paprika
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/4 tsp. pepper
* 2 whole wheat pita breads
* 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
* 2 tsp. lemon juice
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 c. light sour cream
* 2 tsp. dried dill weed
* 2 tsp. dried paprika
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/4 tsp. pepper
* 2 whole wheat pita breads
What to do:
1. In large skillet melt butter over medium heat; stir in mushrooms, lemon juice, garlic and onions. Sauté until tender and the liquid given off by the mushrooms has evaporated, about 5-7 min. Reduce heat to simmer; mix in sour cream, dill weed, paprika, salt and pepper and simmer until slightly thickened and warm.
2. Serve warm with pita crisps, multigrain, low fat crackers or breadsticks.
* Baked Pita Crisps: Cut 2 whole wheat pita breads in half horizontally with scissors or serrated knife. Cut each half into 8 triangles. Arrange in single layer on cookie sheet; bake in 400ºF for 8-10 min. or until lightly browned.
* Substitute 2 Tbsp. fresh minced dill for the dried and garnish with fresh dill sprigs.
* Tortilla Crisps: Substitute 4 small whole wheat flour tortillas for pitas.
Recipe and photos courtesy of the Mushroom Council and mushroominfo.com
2. Serve warm with pita crisps, multigrain, low fat crackers or breadsticks.
* Baked Pita Crisps: Cut 2 whole wheat pita breads in half horizontally with scissors or serrated knife. Cut each half into 8 triangles. Arrange in single layer on cookie sheet; bake in 400ºF for 8-10 min. or until lightly browned.
* Substitute 2 Tbsp. fresh minced dill for the dried and garnish with fresh dill sprigs.
* Tortilla Crisps: Substitute 4 small whole wheat flour tortillas for pitas.
Recipe and photos courtesy of the Mushroom Council and mushroominfo.com
Nutritional information:
Calories: 60; Calories From Fat: 25; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Total Carbs: 7g; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 3g; Sodium: 140mg;