We're making an attempt to eat a bit more healthily, and maybe lose some weight. At this stage, it's smaller portion sizes, trying to reduce the calorie intake and being a bit more mindful of where the calories are coming from. And one thing that sadly doesn't fit that model is a massive fried breakfast on a weekend.
At the same time though, food still has to taste nice and be inviting and on a weekend it should be a bit luxurious. I think these mushrooms on toast fit the bill nicely. I have no idea what the calorie count is, but it is definitely lower than a standard fried breakfast.
As it was just us, I toasted 4 slices of dark rye and walnut sourdough bread on one side under the grill. Then I thinly sliced 30g of soft cheese and melted that onto the untoasted side. I sauteed sliced white mushrooms in a small knob of butter with garlic, tarragon, parsley and a slosh of vermouth, then when the juices had almost evaporated, piled the mushrooms onto the cheesy toast.
I love mushrooms & this would be a great start to the day
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea - I think I'll have this now!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm, the mushrooms look juicy. Plus cheese and bread with walnuts in it... definitely something I can roll with.
ReplyDeleteMother - it was!
ReplyDeleteSian - thank you!
Leafy - the bread was really good.
You're right, a full English is hard to beat, but this mushroom on toast alternative looks lovely! Making me hungry just looking at it ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly something I would LOVE!
ReplyDeleteVery nice breakfast and very good idea! And dark rye and walnut sounds like something I'd like to make.
ReplyDeleteFood hampers - I could pretty much eat it every day!
ReplyDeleteAngie - thanks
Simona - you should try it. Really nice flavours! Lovely with figs and prosciutto.
i detest mushrooms and childishly refuse to eat anything containing them, but as a credit to your description and preparation, this doesn't sound revolting to me. please don't be offended--that's the highest praise i could ever give a mushroom dish. :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great breakfast - I love mushrooms. The bread looks really good too - sourdough is perfect for this sort of thing.
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