Creamy Mushroom Spread

dicentra's Note:

Cooking Light, NOVEMBER 2004

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1.25 cup

• 2 (8 ounce) packages sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup light sour cream

Directions:

1. Place mushrooms in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add mushrooms, shallots, thyme, and garlic; cook for 10 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt and pepper.
3. Place mushroom mixture in a bowl; stir in sour cream. Serve spread at room temperature or chilled.