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Mushroom Ragù Agrodolce Bites

If sweet-sour is your love language, then you’ll this Mushroom Ragù Agrodolce Bites Recipe.

It’s a traditional recipe from Italy but here we’re combining it with shallots and mushrooms for a modern vegetarian appetizer. 

By the way, the mushroom agrodolce can be made well ahead of time so all you have to do is assemble the bites when you’re ready to serve them!

Go stock up on all your cooking essentials then head into the kitchen, make this, and share it with us by tagging @saltandwind and #swsociety on social!

Mushroom Ragù Agrodolce Bites Recipe

Mushroom Ragù Agrodolce Bites Recipe

If sweet-sour is your love language, then you'll adore agrodolce sauce. It's a traditional recipe from Italy but here we're combining it with shallots and mushrooms for a modern vegetarian appetizer.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Resting Timei 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 30 bites
Calories 36 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

    divided

  • 1/2 pound shallots

    ends trimmed, peeled, and cut into small dice

  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 medium bay leaf
  • 2 pounds assorted cremini and button mushrooms

    quartered

  • 3 to 4 heads endive

    ends trimmed and separated into leaves

Instructions
 

  • Start The Agrodolce Sauce: Heat the oven to 450°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When it shimmers, add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
    Remove from heat and carefully stir in wine, vinegar, water, sugar, and bay leaf. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until shallots are very tender and liquid is thick and syrupy, about 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf, taste sauce, and add more salt or freshly ground black pepper, as desired.
    TIP: Sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container.
  • Roast The Mushrooms: Meanwhile, combine mushrooms with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss to coat. Spread mushrooms in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are shrunken, and deeply browned, about 30 to 40 minutes.
    Remove mushrooms from oven, add to agrodolce sauce, and stir to coat. Let cool slightly, at least 15 minutes.
    TIP: The mushroom sauce can be made up to two days in advance; store covered in the refrigerator. When ready to use, let sit at room temperature 30 minutes and stir before serving.
  • Serve The Mushroom Ragù Bites: To assemble, place 1 tablespoon of the mushroom mixture in each endive leaf and serve.

PERSONAL NOTES

Nutrition

Serving: 1 biteCalories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 81mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Vegetarian Bites, Vegetarian Ragù
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