Crunchy and creamy with a hint of lemon. Seared Mushroom Crostini with Herb-Whipped Goat Cheese makes a beautiful appetizer your family and guests will love. Vegetarian.
“But listen to me. For one moment quit being sad. Hear blessings
dropping their blossoms around you.” ~Rumi
I’m having to dig deep, y’all.
I’m feeling numb inside.
This morning I tried meditating, yet my mind wandered, raced and I struggled focusing on what usually centers my day.
I’m trying to make sense out of the past 24 hours as the election has come to a close.
The division is palpable.
The frustration, real.
It was revealed in this election.
Questions running through my head…..
Was the collective conscious that incensed. How do we come together. Can we.
I too am frustrated with the establishment, the greed, gridlock, and infighting. But I’m also frustrated that we elected a president who doesn’t share values based on respect and equality for all. If he represents We the People, then this saddens me because then he is a reflection of our society even though half our country voted otherwise.
I’m sad for my immigrant friends and those I’ve never met. Diversity is our strength. I’m angry that this president-elect, who denies a problem exists, will not prioritize urgent environmental issues. We must understand what’s at stake by making economic growth a priority, at the expense of the environment.
Don’t get me wrong. Neither candidate was ideal in my eyes, but I had to make a choice.
Only time will tell. It will take all of us to decide if this is in fact what we wanted based on the consequences of our collective choice.
At the end of the day, we will get through this. There are many lessons here. Some told, many untold.
Insert witty segue.
A friend and I whipped these crostinis up a few weeks ago. It was the first time I’d ever tried oyster mushrooms and I completely flipped for them.
Mushrooms are a powerhouse of nutrition both medicinally and culinary and can save the world!
Mushrooms for president!
They’re nature’s workhorses, assisting in the decay process in our beloved forest ecosystems. Mushrooms are beautiful fungi that have enamored us with their fairytale shapes and mystery for eons. They are a hearty addition to your table.
Have you tried oyster mushrooms? How are you feeling about the election? Please share your thoughts below.
Seared Mushroom Crostini with Herb-Whipped Goat Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 Sourdough Baguette sliced into 18 pieces
- 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil + more for brushing the crostini
- 12 oz Oyster Mushrooms ends trimmed and rough chopped, 340g
- 1 1/2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp Fresh Parsley chopped and divided
- Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper
- 4 oz Goat Cheese 113g
- 3 Tbs Cream Cheese
- 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary finely chopped
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil, place on the sheet pan and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Set aside.
- In a large nonstick pan, heat the olive oil on medium high until shimmering. Add the mushrooms in an even layer and allow to sear without stirring for 3-4 minutes. When golden, flip and toss mushrooms every 3-4 minutes up to 10 minutes reducing heat as needed to prevent scorching making sure all sides are golden. A minute before removing the mushrooms from the heat, toss in the garlic and stir well. Remove the mushrooms from heat and toss with 1 tsp of parsley. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a food processor, add the goat cheese, cream cheese, rosemary and lemon juice. Process until smooth and light.
- Spread whipped cheese on the cooled crostini, top with a spoonful of mushrooms, parsley, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
The mushrooms can be seared up to two days ahead of when needed and the whipped goat cheese up to one week prior to use. Store both in the refrigerator in a lidded containers.
Nutrition is provided as an estimate and courtesy. If this information is important to you, please verify it independently.
These crostini look amazing!!
It was great that you shared how you felt about the election! We are of like mind. Thanks for this great recipe and I will serve it this holiday for sure! Love that some things can be made ahead of time and brought together last minute,…I always search for recipes that allow some pause. I don’t enjoy craziness at dinner parties and try to keep food cleaner and simpler to prepare. Chin up, it’s gonna be a hard 4 years in my opinion.
Thank you for your kind words, Heide! No doubt, it’s going to be a tough four years. I hope you enjoy these little crostini! I could eat them all myself, easily :0 ! That’s what I love about it too… make ahead, especially when working with caramelized onions. They taste amazing but take a lot of time. I’m whipping this up for a little gathering this week, ahead of time. Enjoy my dear!
I completely understand your sentiments from the election, especially as it pertains to environmental issues. But I’m hoping we can learn to move past the reactionary state, come together as one nation and put our faith in the next president. All of the protesting and name calling is only pushing us further apart.
On a lighter note, this crostini looks heavenly. A plate of these + a glass of wine and I’m set! ;)
I’m with you, Sarah. We’re already aware of the divide. Now it’s time to get to work, to be the change we want to see! Wine and crostini? Absolutely!
Oh boy. Where to even start with the election. In my opinion both candidates were awful. I can only speak for loved ones and friends who have shared their feelings with me, when I say a vote for Donald Trump wasn’t about sharing his values or even LIKING him as a person. I think a large portion of his votes were from people who just wanted a change and were not happy with our current economic situation. It really had nothing to do with his immigration outlook or outlandish statements and values. The sweeping generalizations people have made about anyone who voted for Trump deeply saddens me. I personally know and love people who voted for him and they are none of the nasty names or disgusting stereotypes people are labeling them. More people need to learn to respect everyone’s constitutional right to vote for whomever they like and quit the name calling and bullying. But, that is just my opinion and two cents. ;) Anyways, I digress. Let’s talk about this beautiful crostini!!!! <3 SO gorgeous, Traci!! I am swooning over the meaty seared mushrooms with that creamy, herb spiked goat cheese! Carb heaven, my dear!!! Cheers to you, lovely! xoxo
Thank you for sharing, Chey. xo I think there are many people who do respect the constitutional right to vote and who aren’t name calling and bullying – unfortunately some are choosing to behave otherwise and they’re the ones getting a lot of attention. I did see there was a love/peace march in CA – some better news? Clearly we are a nation who wants change…what kind of change, I’m not sure. I’m still attempting to make sense of it all and listen with an open heart and mind. <3