Lemon and Herb Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound small fresh whole mushrooms (about 3 cups)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons salad oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/2 of a small onion, sliced

Instructions

1. Halve any large mushrooms. In a medium saucepan cook mushrooms in boiling water 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2. For marinade, in a small saucepan combine lemon juice, salad oil, sugar, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Cook till boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
3. In a medium mixing bowl combine drained mushrooms, hot marinade, and sliced onion. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Microwave directions: In a 1-quart casserole micro-cook mushrooms and 2 tablespoons water, covered, on 100% power (high) for 3 to 4 minutes or till tender. Drain and set aside. In the same casserole combine lemon juice, salad oil, sugar, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1 to 2 minutes or till boiling. Assemble as above.