Mediterranean Balsamic Mushrooms Food

CHICKEN AND PEPPERS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Heat remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat, and stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and onion. Cook about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the garlic, and cook and stir about 1 minute. Mix in the basil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
• Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Stir in remaining balsamic vinegar just before serving.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil.
• In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, the mustard and garlic.
• Add the chicken and coat both sides with the mixture.
• Transfer the chicken and mixture to the skillet; saute until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
• Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
• In the skillet, heat the remaining teaspoon of oil.
• Saute the mushrooms about a minute; add the broth/wine, thyme and remaining tablespoon of vinegar.
• Cook stirring until the mushrooms are deep brown, about 2 minutes longer.
• Serve the chicken, topped with the mushrooms.

BROCCOLI WITH BALSAMIC MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in a pot of boiling water until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shiitakes and baby bellas, sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring often, until deeply brown in spots, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium; add garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add vinegar and tamari and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove from heat; stir in butter, then add the broccoli and crushed red pepper and gently toss to combine.

MEDITERRANEAN MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Peel and chop the tomatoes.
• In a saucepan, combine tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, garlic, shallots and a pinch each of cinnamon, salt and pepper.
• Simmer for 8 minutes.
• Add rosemary and mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are just barely tender.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Prepare the balsamic sauce first. In a small bowl, stir together the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and dried thyme. Set the sauce aside.
• Season the chicken thighs with a pinch of salt and pepper on each side.
• Heat a large skillet over medium. Once hot, add the olive oil and swirl to coat the surface. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook on each side until browned and cooked through (about 8 minutes first side, 5 minute second side). Remove the chicken to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.
• While the chicken is cooking, clean the mushrooms and then slice them in half. After removing the chicken from the skillet, add the mushrooms in their place, and sauté in the remaining oil and fat until the mushrooms are slightly tender and browned on the outside (5-7 minutes).
• Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the prepared balsamic sauce to the skillet and stir to dissolve any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the sauce to come up to a simmer. Simmer the balsamic sauce with the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by half.
• Add the butter to the skillet and stir until it is melted into the sauce. Add the chicken back to the skillet, turning it to coat in the sauce, and allow it to simmer for a few minutes more to rewarm the chicken. Serve hot and drizzle the pan sauce over the chicken and mushrooms.

HEARTY MUSHROOM RAGU

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat
• Once warm, add the diced shallot and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes
• Add the minced garlic and continuously stir until garlic is fragrant and golden, about 30-45 seconds
• Add the mushrooms, rosemary and thyme and continue to saute until the mushrooms begin to cookdown and become soft
• Add the flour and continue to stir until all the flour has been absorbed by the mushrooms
• Turn the heat up a bit and add the wine, continue to cook until the wine has reduced by about half the amount
• Add the vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper if needed
• Continue to let the mushroom mixture simmer, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and the mushrooms continuet soften, about 15-20 minutes
• Remove from heat and serve wtih optional parsley and parmesan cheese if desired. See serving suggestions below

MEDITERRANEAN BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Heat oil in non-stick skilled over medium high heat.
• Lightly brown chicken pieces and transfer to shallow, oven-rpoof dish.
• Combine tomatoes, red peppers, vinegar, capers and chili flakes.
• Pour over chicken.
• Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
• Remove from oven.
• If desired, thicken sauce with mixture of cornstarch and water.
• Sprinkle fresh basil and parsley over top.
• Serve the chicken and sauce over rice or couscous.

MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pepper flakes and grate the 3 cloves of garlic into the oil. Saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach and allow it to wilt, about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle lightly with salt then remove the mixture from heat. Place the spinach mixture in a paper towel and squeeze gently (be careful, it's hot!) to release any excess moisture. Place the spinach in a small bowl and stir in chopped tomatoes and feta cheese. Set aside.
• Combine balsamic, oil, mustard, rosemary, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
• Slice the tenderloin down the middle lengthwise, leaving just about a 1/2 inch intact on one side. Open the top half and lay it flat. Spread the spinach mixture evenly down the center of the loin. Fold the top half back in place and use butcher's string to tie it together in 3-4 places. Place the pork loin in a roasting pan then smear all sides with the topping.
• Roast the tenderloin for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees and roast an additional 20-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the loin reads at least 145 degrees. Allow the pork to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

BALSAMIC GLAZED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken breast in balsamic vinegar for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a 9x13 casserole dish, add beans, cashews, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and onion.
• Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Heat olive oil in large skillet and brown the chicken on both sides for about 2 minutes on each side. (The chicken will be browned, but not cooked through. it will finish cooking in the oven.)
• Nestle the browned chicken into the casserole dish, allowing it to just sit on top of all the other ingredients. Brush with more balsamic vinegar.
• Add the chicken broth to the dish and lay in the oregano.
• Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through.
• Remove from the oven and add in the mozzarella.
• Serve over rice, pasta, or just by itself!!
• Enjoy :)

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SHEET PAN DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Whisk olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, vinegar, tarragon, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add chicken thighs, onion, baby bell peppers, and potatoes. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
• Transfer vegetable-chicken mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Scatter lemon slices over the vegetables, making sure to leave the chicken uncovered so that the skin will brown.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and top with feta, parsley, and olives.

BALSAMIC MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Saute the garlic in olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not brown the garlic. Add mushrooms and cook 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in balsamic vinegar and wine, cook another 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

MEDITERRANEAN BALSAMIC MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, over medium-high, heat oil and add mushrooms; cook until golden brown (5 minutes).
• Stir in vinegar, salt and red pepper flakes; season with pepper; cook one minute more.
• Transfer to a serving bowl.
• SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve alongside your favorite steak OR add to a spinach salad for a VERY different spin on it!

BALSAMIC-ROASTED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel and place in a bowl. Add vinegar, oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Let sit while oven preheats.
• Place mushrooms in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and garnish with chives.

GREEK STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt in a small bowl. Using a silicone brush, coat mushrooms all over with the oil mixture. Place on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake until the mushrooms are mostly soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine spinach, tomatoes, feta, olives, oregano and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Once the mushrooms have softened, remove from the oven and fill with the spinach mixture. Bake until the tomatoes have wilted, about 10 minutes.