Mushrooms a la Greque Recipe

Name: Mushrooms a la Greque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons; 1/4 cup minced celery; 1/4 cup minced fennel; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 teaspoon minced garlic, plus 2 teaspoons; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 teaspoons peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 4 cups fresh wild mushrooms (oyster, cremini, shiitake, etc.), trimmed and quartered if large (left whole if small); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 head escarole, cleaned and halved, stem intact; 2 cups halved radishes; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; Crusty bread, as accompaniment

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
1/4 cup minced celery
1/4 cup minced fennel
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic, plus 2 teaspoons
1 cup water
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
4 cups fresh wild mushrooms (oyster, cremini, shiitake, etc.), trimmed and quartered if large (left whole if small)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1 head escarole, cleaned and halved, stem intact
2 cups halved radishes
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Crusty bread, as accompaniment

1
In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat.
2
Add the celery, fennel, and shallots, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
3
Add 1 teaspoon garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4
Add the water, white wine, lemon juice, peppercorns, coriander seeds and fennel seeds.
5
Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
6
Strain the liquid and return to the saucepan with the mushrooms.
7
Stir to coat and simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
9
Remove the mushrooms with a slotted spoon and arrange in a serving dish.
10
Bring the broth to a boil and reduce until thickened almost to a syrup-like consistency.
11
Adjust the seasoning and pour the broth over the mushrooms.
12
Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
13
In a separate pan, add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
14
Add the remaining 2 teaspoons garlic and saute for 15 seconds.
15
Add escarole and radishes and season with salt and pepper and saute for 30 seconds.
16
Add the chicken stock, just to cover the vegetables and bring to a simmer.
17
Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, or until the escarole is tender.
18
Ladle mushrooms into serving bowls.
19
Garnish with parsley and serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
20
Serve on crusty bread with braised escarole and radishes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons, 1/4 cup minced celery, 1/4 cup minced fennel, 2 tablespoons minced shallots, and more.

Yes, Mushrooms a la Greque falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mushrooms a la Greque

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