Mushroom Crostini with Garlic Basil Vegan Ricotta “Cheese” Spread

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 8 Button mushrooms, white
  • 6 Cremini mushrooms
  • 7 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp Parsley, fresh
  • 1/2 tbsp Rosemary, Fresh
  • 8 Shiitake mushrooms

• Condiments

  • 1 Garlic basil vegan ricotta cheese spread

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 Teasp salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Teasp olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tbsp Pine nuts

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 French baguette, sweet

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/2 tbsp Cooking wine, white

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Description

Ingredients

• sweet french baguette, thinly sliced (or your favorite gluten-free bread)
• Garlic Basil Vegan Ricotta Cheese Spread
• 8 shiitake mushrooms, finely diced
• 8 white button mushrooms, finely diced
• 6 cremini mushrooms, finely diced
• 7-8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teasp olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp white cooking wine
• 1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp pine nuts
• 1/2 teasp salt (or more to taste)
• freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat. Add the olive oil.
• Add the minced garlic and fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
• Add all the finely diced mushrooms and saute on medium-high heat until all the water released from cooking the mushrooms burns off completely. Mix frequently.
• Add the salt, some freshly ground black pepper, and combine.
• Add the white cooking wine and mix to de-glaze the pan.
• Add the freshly chopped rosemary, parsley, and pine nuts. Combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, mixing frequently.
• Season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste if needed.
• Turn off the heat and set the mushroom mixture aside.
• When you are ready to assemble, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the thinly sliced french bread in the oven and bake until slightly golden on both sides.
• Remove the slices from the oven and allow them to cool on a cooling rack .
• On each slice of toasted bread, spread a generous layer of the Garlic Basil Vegan Ricotta Cheese Spread , and top with the prepared Mushroom Mixture (both should be at room temperature). Enjoy!