Mushroom and Walnut Spread or Dip

"I am not a walnut lover, but I love this. The original recipe called for 1.5 teaspoons of salt, but that was too much, so I'm going to use 1 teaspoon next time I make it. Also, the original called for 1/2 teaspoon of tarragon, but I'm going to use 1 teaspoon next time I make it... and I may use fresh instead of dried. If so, I'll use 1 Tablespoon of fresh tarragon. It is suggested that you use this on pita chips, but I think I'm going to stuff celery with it and dip vegetables into it. Maybe I'll try it on sandwiches, too. It seems really versatile. I think cayenne pepper would be good in this, but I haven't tried that yet. Please let me know how it is if you try it! We decided that 2 Tablespoons are enough for 1 serving, so that's how I've entered it here, but I'll probably eat 1/4 cup at a time. I must say that the recipe takes more effort and time to make than I would like, so I may triple the recipe next time I make it and try freezing it. As written, it makes 3 cups in total."
 
Download
photo by a food.com user photo by a food.com user
Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
11
Yields:
3 cups
Serves:
24

ingredients

Advertisement

directions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions and cook for three minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, salt, tarragon, and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, then raise heat slightly and cook for about 5-7 minutes more, until fond (I had to look up this word on the internet, but I don't know how else to state it here) starts to develop on the bottom of skillet and mushrooms and onions start to brown.
  • Remove from heat; pour in wine and stir to release fond.
  • Place walnuts in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
  • Add cilantro and pulse to combine with walnuts.
  • Add mushroom mixture and lemon juice. Pulse until ingredients are blended together; it won't be completely smooth.
  • Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
  • Serve with pita chips or whatever you like.

Questions & Replies

Got a question? Share it with the community!
Advertisement

Reviews

Have any thoughts about this recipe? Share it with the community!
Advertisement

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

If the comments say My kids loved it! then I will probably think it's bland or otherwise yucky... so I don't make recipes that have a lot of My kids loved it! comments.
 
View Full Profile
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Find More Recipes