Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs bite sized mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 cups canned tomatoes (28-ounce can)
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Saute mushrooms in 1/4 cup olive oil until just tender.
  • Drain the mushrooms, toss with lemon juice and transfer to a bowl.
  • Add 2 Tbsp oil to the skillet and cook the onions until they begin to turn tranlucent.
  • Add the garlic and saute for a few more minutes until the onions are golden, but not browned.
  • Stir in the pepper, thyme, marjoram, and bay leaves and saute for another minute.
  • Drain the tomatoes and reserve 1/3 cup of juice. Coarsely chop the tomatoes and mix them into the onions along with the reserved tomato juice, vinegar, cayenne, salt and sugar.
  • Simmer on low heat, covered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Allow the marinade to cool for serveral minutes and then pour it over the mushrooms.
  • Chill, covered for at least 12 hours. Bring the mushrooms to room temperature before serving.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.