Russian Pickled Mushrooms

The Russians really like pickles and most of their summer vegetables are pickled to make it through the long winters. These mushrooms are good served over fresh lettuce or served with toothpicks for a quick appetizer.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  dry white vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 3  tablespoons water
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 2  large garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 12  ounces mushrooms, cut into quarters

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients, except for the mushrooms.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 3 minutes.
3. Add mushrooms and when mixture boils again continue to cook and stir, 1 minute more.
4. Chill several hours or overnight to blend flavors.
5. Serve cold.
6. Preparation and cooking time does not include flavor blending time.