Mushroom Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 pint Fresh button mushrooms (About 8 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon Dried thyme (A pinch)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 8 slices Thinly sliced bread
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley sprigs, for garnish
• 4 small Fresh mushrooms, whole, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1If using fresh mushrooms, peel them and immediately toss them into a bowl with lemon juice and water to prevent discoloration. If using canned mushrooms, drain them well.
2. 2Chop the mushrooms finely. In a frying pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the chopped mushrooms, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook gently until the mushrooms are tender, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3. 3Remove the frying pan from the heat. While the mixture is still warm and moist, rub it through a wire sieve or use an immersion blender to create a smooth paste.
4. 4Stir in the finely chopped blanched parsley.
5. 5Spread the mushroom mixture while still warm on a thin slice of bread. Cover with another thin slice of bread and press the two slices together. Repeat with the remaining bread and mushroom mixture.
6. 6Allow the sandwiches to cool completely. The butter will set and the sandwiches will become firm. Pile the sandwiches on a serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs and whole mushrooms.