Please May I Have Some Mushroom Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup white button mushrooms, chopped
• 1 cup portabella mushroom, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup red onion, finely chopped (or use scallions)
• 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato, finely chopped
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• salt and pepper (freshly ground, black)
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• 12 slices sourdough baguettes or French bread
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet.

2. 2

   Add the mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Cook over medium heat, until the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms are tender.

3. 3

   Stir in the parsley, sundried tomatoes, sage, salt and pepper, and honey, if using. Cook for 1 minute longer.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and pulse to coarsely chop.

5. 5

   Slice the baguette at an angle into 1/2 inch thick slices. Lightly toast the slices. Top with mushroom mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over mushroom mixture.

6. 6

   Turn on broiler. Place crostinis on baking sheet and slide under the broiler until cheese is just melted, about 1-2 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve warm.