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Party Nibbles: Mushroom Nests
Ingredients
4 Phyllo pastry sheets

2 tbsp Butter, melted



MUSHROOM FILLING



1 tbsp Butter

1 lb Mushrooms, finely chopped

1 tbsp Light soy sauce

1 Garlic clove, minced

1 pinch Nutmeg

3 Green onions, minced

2 tbsp Toasted walnuts, fine chop

2 tbsp Light mayonnaise

1 pinch Salt

1/4 tsp Pepper

Preparation
Mushroom Filling:



In nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook mushrooms, soy sauce, garlic and nutmet, stirring, for about 7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in onions and walnuts. Blend in mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.



Place 1 sheet of phyllo pastry on work surface, keeping remaining sheets covered withdamp cloth. Brush with butter. Lay second sheet of phyllo over top; brush with buter. Repeat with remaining sheets.



Cut crosswise into fifths and lengthwise in thirds to make 30 squares total. Press each 4-layer square into nonstick 1-inch tart tin. Bake in 350F 180C oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Spoon filling into nests; bake for about 4 minutes or until filling is hot.



Nests may be stored in cool dry place for up to 6 weeks. Garnish with some fresh parsley sprigs, slivers of red pepper and capers.



Source: Canadian Living magazine - Nov 95 author: Kay Spicer



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