Mushroom And Thyme Parcels

Wild Mushroom and Thyme parcels have been on our menus for decades.  They are a creamy, savory vegetarian side dish or appetizer/starter that is packed full of healthy ingredients, is a cinch to make, and will have your dinner guests wondering where you learned to cook such a handsome and tasty dish.

Whilst it applies to all recipes, there are not many greater examples of the benefits of using fresh ingredients than this recipe.  In fact, if you didn’t use fresh mushrooms, the alternative is either tinned or in a jar, and that would be hideous!

Whilst this dish is super tasty it is also important to highlight just how healthy this dish is.  All of the health benefits of the supporting cast aside, the health benefits of Mushrooms are almost endless, afterall, mushrooms are one of the 15 Superfoods.  Thyme contains a whole host of health benefits including boosting your mood, improving immunity and lowering blood pressure.  These Wild Mushroom and Thyme Parcels are definitely bundles of goodness, plus they look fabulous served as a starter with Vegetarian Stuffed Pumpkin or Hoisin Braised Pigs Cheeks.  Finish that off with Easy Mint Chocolate Pots, and you’re on a winner!

Mushrooms are a rich source of vitamin A, potassium, fibre, and unique antioxidants. They also have high anti-inflammatory properties that can assist in healthy joints and maintain a healthy heart.  Potassium can help regulate your blood pressure and the vitamin D can keep your bones strong and your muscles working properly.  Antioxidants in Mushrooms are known to fight oxidative stress and inflammation which can cause premature ageing and also encourage severe illness. The antioxidants found in Mushrooms are rarely found in other foods meaning that by not including Mushrooms in your diet you are missing a perfect opportunity to manage not only your health but also your youthful appearance.  Mushroom and Thyme Parcels to the rescue!

Not only can Mushrooms help keep you looking and feeling younger, they are said to be a brain food and can be beneficial in the fight against cognitive decline, coupled with this, Mushrooms have also been shown to reduce depression in test studies when compared to people that do not eat Mushrooms.  WOW! That’s literally a mouth full..

So whilst we hope you love this Wild Mushroom and Thyme recipe because it is quick, tasty and looks gorgeous, we also want to highlight that this recipe and many, many others will actually improve your life by supplying essential vitamins and minerals, and to top it off it will also keep you looking and feeling younger, and help maintain mental sharpness

What’s not to like?

Wild Mushroom & Thyme Parcels

Dawn

These thyme parcels look and taste excellent at any dinner occasion and you'll receive loads of compliments.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

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Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Continental

Servings 4

Equipment

• Baking Parchment
• Electronic digital scales

Ingredients

  

• 400 grams Mixed Mushroom [about 14 ounces] Chestnut, Oyster, Wild, Button etc
• 250 gram Mascarpone Cheese roughly 9 ounces
• 2 Garlic Cloves, peeled and minced about 9-10 grams total
• 1 Knob of Fresh Ginger, peeled and minced [or grated] [5 + grams ]
• 2 Large Shallot, peeled and minced Echalion
• 4 tablespoon Heaped, fresh thyme picked and chopped
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 40 gram Butter roughly 1 1/2 ounces
• 4 tablespoon Fresh parsley and tarragon, minced
• Salt and White Pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 180c [ 350F ] Gather and weigh your ingredients
• Cut the mushrooms into large, bite sized pieces and place in a bowl with the garlic, ginger, shallots, thyme, salt and pepper and toss to mix well
• Cut the parchment into 30cm [12 inches] squares. Divide the mushroom mixture between the four squares and drizzle with the olive oil and dot each with 10g of butter.
• Pull the parchment up and fold over and seal the edges
• Place on a baking sheet and cook on the middle rack of the oven for 15-20 minutes. The parcels should have puffed up a bit and the mushrooms will be tender
• Meanwhile, mix the fresh parsley and tarragon in the mascarpone and incorporate well.
• Place one parcel on each plate and open the top. Add a dollop of the mascarpone mixture and serve immediately

Notes

These measurements are for a side dish.  However, using a smaller amount, this works well as a starter along with some crusty bread.

 

I find that I generally have some of the mascarpone mix left over.  Add mushrooms, some wilted spinach, warm through and use this as a sauce over pasta.  Works a treat!