Broccoli with Mushrooms

Broccoli with Mushrooms

adapted from Bon Appetit November 1999

This is a simple way to elevate plain broccoli and is easily prepared in advance.

You can use whatever type of fresh and dried mushrooms you have on hand. I find that dried shiitake when found at an Asian grocer to be the most economical.  

Makes 3 servings                                                     0 WW Blue points / serving

1/4 oz. dried shiitake mushrooms

1 cup hot water

Cooking spray

1/4 lb. button mushrooms, stemmed, thinly sliced

1 medium shallot, chopped

Kosher salt & Freshly ground black pepper

1. Combine the dried shiitakes and hot water in a small bowl and set aside to soften, about 30 minutes.
2. Remove the mushrooms from the soaking liquid with a slotted spoon and chop.
3. Pour the soaking liquid through a wet coffee filter, paper towel or cheesecloth to strain. Measure 1/4 cup liquid.
4. In a sauté pan coated with cooking spray, cook the button mushrooms until tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes.
5. Add the shallots and cook an additional, 2 minutes.
6. Add the chopped shiitake and reserved soaking liquid to the pan and saute until almost all of the liquid has been absorbed.
7. Steam the broccoli in a steamer basket over a couple of inches of boiling water until just tender, about 2 minutes.
8. Transfer to an ice bath. Cool, drain and pat dry. (Mushrooms and broccoli can be prepared up to this point and refrigerated separately until ready to prepare to serve)
9. In a saute pan coated with cooking spray, cook the mushroom mixture and broccoli until just heated through, about 5 minutes.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper prior to serving.

Enjoy!