Mushroom Goat Cheese Spring Rolls Appetizers

8oz.(250g) wild mushrooms such as shiitake, oyster, or a mix of several
8 0z. cultivated mushrooms
2 tbsp. (25 ml) butter
1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
5 oz(140g)goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup(50ML)chopped fresh basil OR1 tbsp. dried
1 tbsp.(15ml)soy sauce
salt & pepper to taste
15 sheets phyllo
1/2 cup(125ml)butter
1 egg white,slightly beaten
VINAIGRETTE
3 tbsp.(45ml)balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup(75ml) extra virgin olive oil;salt & pepperto taste
GARNISH
4 cups mixed salad leaves,such as arugula,radichio,romaine.spinach

1. Remove stems from shiitake mushrooms. Coarsely chop all mushrooms and set aside.2.Heat butter in skillet on med. heat. Add onions and cook until they are golden(8 minutes). Add garlic and cook about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and saute until limp-about 3 minutes.Boil off any liquid that accumulates.Remove onion/mush mixture to a large bowl.3.Mix goat cheese into mushroom mixture along with basil,soy, cayenne pepper, salt & pepper.

4. Lay one sheet of phyllo on counter,keeping remaining sheets covered. Brush with butter. Place a second sheet on top and brush again. Repeat with third sheet.Cut phyllo into3 equal sections along the long edge. Cut each third in half. You should have 6 rect. about 5"x 7".5. Place a heaped tbsp. of filling along long edge of each rect. leaving a 1/4" border. Brush edges with egg white to seal rolls.Fold edges over and roll up jelly-roll fashion. Poke a hole in top of roll and brush with butter. Place on a buttered cookie sheet. Repeat for remaining rolls.6. Refrigerate until needed. Bake at 375¼F(190¼C) for about 15 minutes or until rolls are golden.

7. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients. Place some salad greens on plate. Cut two spring rolls in half and place on plate. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.


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