Garlic and Thyme Morel Mushroom Toast
Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD
| 1 min read
There’s something special about letting a great ingredient speak for itself — and morels do just that. This simple morel toast recipe is all about enhancing what’s already there: fragrant garlic thyme and a quick sauté that brings out the mushrooms’ rich, nutty character.
Served over crisp, warm toast and finished with a sprinkle of parmesan and fresh herbs, it’s an easy dish that feels both rustic and refined.
Total Time:
15 minutes
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Difficulty:
Easy
Serving Amount
Ingredients
2 pieces toast
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1⁄2 tsp. dried thyme
1 cup fresh morels, or ½ cup dried morels reconstituted
1 cup fresh spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
Topping: parmesan cheese and chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
Step 1
In a pan over medium-low heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add garlic and cook until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add morels and thyme, turning the temperature up to medium. Allow to sear until some color has been achieved. Stir in spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Serve with parmesan cheese and chopped chives or green onions.
