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Recipe

Creamy mushroom and garlic with asparagus

The earthy combination of creamy mushrooms on toast with the fresh taste of asparagus makes the perfect brunch. Leave out the cream for a dairy free breakfast.

  • 10 mins preparation
  • 10 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Creamy mushrooms and garlic with asparagus
  • 60 gram butter
  • 300 millilitre thickened cream
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chives, snipped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 500 gram cup mushrooms, quartered
  • steamed asparagus and thick toast, to serve

Method

Creamy mushrooms and garlic with asparagus
  • 1
    Heat butter and oil together in a large frying pan on high. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  • 2
    Stir in mushrooms and saute‚ for 4-5 minutes, until tender.
  • 3
    Pour in the cream. Cook, stirring, until the sauce boils. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, until sauce thickens. Season to taste. Stir in the chives.
  • 4
    To steam asparagus, trim, wash and put in a steamer basket over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Cover with a firm-fitting lid. Steam for 2-3 minutes, until just tender. Alternatively, place in a microwave-safe dish with a splash of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 1-2 minutes, until just tender.
  • 5
    Serve on toast with asparagus.

Notes

Leave out the butter and cream for a dairy free breakfast.

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