Mushroom Olive Crostini ( Healthy Snacks)
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
A snack that will take you to the gardens of italy, this mushroom delight is loaded with nutrients.
Ingredients
  • 6 whole wheat bread slices
  • For The Topping
  • ½ cup finely chopped mushrooms (khumbh)
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped onions
  • ¼ green chilli , finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • ¼ cup low fat milk
  • 1 tbsp grated mozzrella cheese
  • ¼ tsp french style mustard
  • 2 to 3 black olives , deseeded and chopped
  • 2 tsp low fat butter
  • salt and to taste
Instructions
  1. For the topping:
  2. Dissolve the cornflour in the milk and keep aside.
  3. Heat the butter in a pan; add the onions and green chilli and sauté till the onions are translucent.
  4. Add the mushrooms and sauté for a further 2 minutes.
  5. Add the corn flour and milk mixture and bring to a boil.
  6. Add the cheese, mustard, black olives, salt and pepper and mix well. Cook till the mixture thickens. Keep aside to cool.
  7. How to proceed:
  8. Cut the bread into 50 mm. (2") diameter circles, using a cookie cutter. You will get about 6 circles.
  9. Lightly butter each bread circle on one side.
  10. Arrange the buttered bread circles on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 2 to 3 minutes.
  11. Spread the topping mixture generously on top of each bread circle. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 2 to 3 minutes.
  12. Serve hot.
Recipe by Mithila.net at http://www.mithila.net/snacks/mushroom-olive-crostini-healthy-snacks-5395.html