Mushrooms on toast

'Shrooms on toast’ is making a come back! Did you know, 20 million slices of bread are wasted every year in the UK? Toast is a great way to use up bread and with a few added extras can make for a super tasty affordable weekend breakfast.

Ingredients: (serves 2)
•    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, more as needed
•    450 grams thinly sliced mushrooms
•    1 teaspoon chopped thyme
•    2 small garlic cloves, minced
•    salt and pepper
•    1/4 cup crème fraîche
•    2 thick slices bread, for toasting
•    2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Method:
1.    Heat a wide pan over high heat and add butter, swirling pan. When butter begins to sizzle, add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
2.    Add thyme and garlic, and stir to coat. Season well with salt and pepper and continue to sauté for a minute more. Add crème fraîche and let mixture simmer 2 minutes.
3.    Meanwhile, toast bread slices until golden. Lightly butter them and place on individual warm plates.
4.    Spoon mushrooms and juices over toasted bread. Top with chopped parsley if you have some.

Recipe created for #FoodSavvy Norfolk & Suffolk