Asparagus & Mushroom Tostados w/Goat Cheese

Prepared by: Sandy & Charlie Dinner Date:  4/03/04

Ingredients:
bullet4 Fresh asparagus spears
bullet2 Tbs chopped onion
bullet2 Tbs olive oil
bullet1 Garlic clove, finely chopped
bullet2 Cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
bullet2 Tbs white wine
bullet1 Tsp fresh chopped basil
bullet1 Tsp chopped fresh marjoram
bullet1 Tsp chopped fresh thyme
bullet16 round tortilla chips
bullet4 Oz Goat cheese, crumbled

Prepares 16 servings

Preparation time: 25minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Bake time: 5 minutes

Directions:
bulletSnap off tough ends of asparagus spears.
bulletCook them in boiling water, 3 minutes, until crisp and tender.
bulletPlunge into ice water to stop the cooking process.
bulletCut into 1/2 inch pieces.  Sauté onions in medium heat until tender.  (1/2 minute)
bulletAdd garlic and mushrooms, sautéing until mushrooms are tender.  (2 minutes)
bulletStir in basil, marjoram and thyme and asparagus.
bulletPlace tortilla chips in single layer on a baking sheet.
bulletSpoon 1 Tsp of the mushroom/asparagus mixture on each chip, and top with cheese.
bulletBake at 375 degrees for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

    

  Reference:  2003 Southern Living Cookbook

 

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