Party Nibbles: Mushroom Nests
4 Phyllo pastry sheets 2 tb Butter, melted ------------------------------MUSHROOM FILLING------------------------------ 1 tb Butter 1 lb Mushrooms, finely chopped 1 tb Light soy sauce 1 Garlic clove, minced 1 pn Nutmeg 3 Green onions, minced 2 tb Toasted walnuts, fine chop 2 tb Light mayonnaise 1 pn Salt 1/4 ts Pepper Mushroom Filling: In nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook mushrooms, soy sauce, garlic and nutmet, stirring, for about 7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in onions and walnuts. Blend in mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place 1 sheet of phyllo pastry on work surface, keeping remaining sheets covered withdamp cloth. Brush with butter. Lay second sheet of phyllo over top; brush with buter. Repeat with remaining sheets. Cut crosswise into fifths and lengthwise in thirds to make 30 squares total. Press each 4-layer square into nonstick 1-inch tart tin. Bake in 350F 180C oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Spoon filling into nests; bake for about 4 minutes or until filling is hot. Nests may be stored in cool dry place for up to 6 weeks. Garnish with some fresh parsley sprigs, slivers of red pepper and capers. Source: Canadian Living magazine - Nov 95 author: Kay Spicer [-=PAM=-] |