Description
This Lemony Mushroom Mascarpone Toast is a rich and flavorful appetizer or light meal featuring crusty sourdough topped with creamy mascarpone, pan-roasted mushrooms, caramelized shallots, and buttery beans. Infused with balsamic, fresh herbs, and a hint of lemon, this easy recipe is perfect for quick dinner ideas, healthy lunch recipes, and high-protein meals.
Ingredients
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- 8 slices sourdough (or other crusty bread), 3/4” thick
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
- 1 lb mixed mushrooms, trimmed
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 (15 oz) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 lemon, half zested and juiced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp minced fresh chives
- 1 (8 oz) tub mascarpone cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
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Toast the Bread:
- Heat a 12” skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Work in batches to toast the bread for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Transfer to a serving plate.
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Sauté the Mushrooms:
- Add the ¼ cup olive oil to the skillet. Once hot, add the mushrooms.
- Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender.
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Caramelize the Shallots & Simmer:
- Add the shallot and a pinch of salt. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until caramelized.
- Stir in the butter beans and balsamic vinegar. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the vinegar to reduce.
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Add Flavor & Assemble:
- Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, dill, and chives. Season with salt to taste.
- Spread a generous amount of mascarpone onto each slice of toast.
- Mound the mushroom mixture on top.
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Garnish & Serve:
- Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and flaky sea salt (if using).
- Garnish with extra fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute ricotta or cream cheese for mascarpone if needed.
- Use cannellini beans instead of butter beans for a slightly different texture.
- Add a drizzle of honey or truffle oil for extra depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg