The Hipster with Mushrooms, Truffle Oil and Gruyère
Gruyère, a hard cheese, melts perfectly when placed under the broiler. Topped with browned Japanese mushrooms, this savory toast is fit for any time of day.
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Ingredients
- 2 slices seeded whole-grain peasant bread
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup mixed Japanese mushrooms, such as shiitake and oyster
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp all-natural truffle oil
- 1/2 tsp chopped chives
Preparation
- Preheat a grill to medium. Grill bread until grill marks appear and bread is lightly toasted, 2 minutes per side (or use a toaster).
- Cut a thin slice off end of garlic clove and, with the cut side of garlic, rub 1 side of bread.
- Place cheese on toast; place under a broiler until melted, 30 to 60 seconds.
- In a medium skillet on medium, heat olive oil. Add mushrooms and cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown on underside. Season with salt and sauté until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Top toasts with sautéed mushrooms. Drizzle with truffle oil and top with chives.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1 slice
- Calories 237
- Carbohydrate Content 21.5 g
- Cholesterol Content 16 mg
- Fat Content 13 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 10 g
- Saturated Fat Content 4 g
- Sodium Content 398 mg
- Sugar Content 5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 7 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 2 g