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Mushroom-Filled Mini Phyllo Shells

Sautéed mixed mushrooms become delectable appetizers when you combine them with garlic, feta, and horseradish sauce, then use the filling in flaky mini phyllo shells.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 5; 3 mini shells per serving

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
4 ounces sliced button mushrooms
4 ounces sliced shiitake or brown (cremini) mushrooms, or a combination
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons brandy or dry sherry (optional)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon crumbled fat-free feta cheese
15 frozen mini phyllo shells (1.90-ounce box), thawed
2 teaspoons (scant) bottled horseradish sauce (not bottled horseradish)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Add the mushrooms, garlic, and brandy, stirring to combine. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft, stirring frequently. Increase the heat to high and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.

    Step 2

    Stir in the parsley and pepper. Remove from the heat.

    Step 3

    Just before serving, spoon 1/4 teaspoon feta into each phyllo shell. Top each with 1 heaping teaspoon mushroom mixture, then with 1/8 teaspoon horseradish sauce. Serve immediately.

  2. Cook’s Tip on Horseradish Sauce

    Step 4

    Horseradish sauce, usually found in the condiment section of supermarkets, tastes much milder and has less heat than bottled horseradish. The sauce is similar to mayonnaise with a slight kick of horseradish but contains less fat and fewer calories.

  3. Nutrition Information

    Step 5

    (Per serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 98

    Step 7

    Total fat: 4.5g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 2mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 82mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 8g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 1g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 1g

    Step 17

    Protein: 2g

    Step 18

    Calcium: 18mg

    Step 19

    Potassium: 157mg

  4. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    1/2 starch

    Step 21

    1 fat

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