Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb small Brussels sprout
  • 1 lb small mushroom
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, cut in half
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Method

  • Trim and wash sprouts and then steam or blanch them until just barely tender.
  • Cool slightly, then cut off the tip of each sprout so that the marinade will penetrate down into the innermost part of the sprouts.
  • Place them in a bowl.
  • Wipe mushrooms clean, remove stems and place caps in bowl with the sprouts.
  • Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in a saucepan*.
  • Pour over sprouts and mushrooms.
  • Once the marinade has slightly cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving to take off the chill.
  • *If you want, tie the herbs and garlic in a bouquet garni and remove when serving.