Wild Mushrooms with Chestnuts and Thyme |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This elegantly rich side dish could easily stand on its own as a sumptuous meatless main course. From Bon Appetit. Ingredients:
6 tablespoons butter |
8 large shallots, sliced (about 2 cups) |
6 cloves garlic, minced |
2 lbs assorted fresh wild mushrooms, sliced (such as stemmed shiitake, crimini, and oyster) |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme |
3/4 cup madeira wine |
1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted peeled whole chestnuts, halved (about 1 1/2 cups) |
3/4 cup whipping cream |
chopped fresh chives |
Directions:
1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add shallots and sauté until tender and golden, about 6 minutes.
3. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds.
4. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and stir until melted.
5. Add mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6. Sauté until tender and brown, about 10 minutes.
7. Add thyme and stir 1 minute.
8. Add Madeira and simmer until almost evaporated, about 1 minute.
9. Add chestnuts and whipping cream and simmer until cream thickens and coats mushroom mixture, about 1 minute.
10. Season generously with salt and pepper.
11. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with chives.
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