Title: Mediterranean Style Mushrooms
Categories: Appetizer
Yield: 4 Servings

6	oz	Tomatoes, skinned, seeded & - finely chopped
1	oz	Celery, cut in half
1		Garlic clove, crushed
8	oz	Button mushrooms, wiped
2	tb	Olive oil
1	tb	Lemon juice
1		Sprig of parsley
1		Bay leaf
1/4	pt	Water
1/4	ts	Salt
		Pepper, to taste
1	tb	Parsley, chopped

Place tomatoes, celery, garlic, oil, lemon juice, parsley sprig, bayleaf, water, salt & pepper in a pan. Bring to a boil & simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

Add the mushrooms & simmer, uncovered, for a further 5 minutes. Remove the celery, parsley & bay leaf.

Using a slotted spoon, divide the mushrooms between 4 small plates. Boil the liquid rapidly until it has been reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Spoon over the mushrooms & sprinkle with parsley.

Elizabeth Brand, "Vegetables"

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