Journey to the heart of La Mancha, Spain, and discover the culinary treasure that is La Mancha Mushroom Tapas. This delectable dish, deeply rooted in Spanish cuisine, tantalizes taste buds with its medley of earthy mushrooms, velvety Manchego cheese, and tantalizing spices. In this article, we present two variations of this classic tapas: the traditional La Mancha Mushroom Tapas and a modern, vegetarian version.
The traditional La Mancha Mushroom Tapas is a symphony of flavors, featuring sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and chorizo in a rich tomato sauce. The chorizo adds a smoky, spicy kick that beautifully complements the tender mushrooms and tangy tomato sauce. Manchego cheese, a semi-hard cheese made from sheep's milk, crowns this tapas, adding a nutty flavor and creamy texture.
For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, the Vegetarian La Mancha Mushroom Tapas offers a delightful twist. In this variation, hearty portobello mushrooms replace the chorizo, providing a meaty texture and umami flavor. The delightful combination of mushrooms, garlic, and tomato sauce remains, creating a flavorful dish that satisfies both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
Whether you prefer the traditional or vegetarian version, La Mancha Mushroom Tapas promises an unforgettable culinary experience. Its simplicity and robust flavors make it a perfect appetizer or snack, perfect for sharing with friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, embark on this culinary journey, and savor the authentic taste of La Mancha, right in your own kitchen.
4 SIMPLE SPANISH TAPAS USING MUSHROOMS
Steps:
- Rinse and pat dry 12 button mushrooms, cut a little bit off the stem and slice each mushroom into 1/4 inch thick slices, add 4 cloves minced garlic into a bowl, along with 2 tbsp freshy chopped parsley and 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, mix together until well combined, heat a large fry pan with a medium-high heat, after 3 to 4 minutes add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and the sliced mushrooms, mix occasionally, after 3 minutes add in the garlic & parsley mixture and season everything with sea salt & black pepper, mix until well combined and cook for 15 to 20 seconds, transfer to a serving dish and serve at once
- Add in 5 cloves minced garlic into a mortar, along with 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley and a pinch of sea salt, using a pestle pound down until you form a paste, then add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and mix together, shred about 2 cups of a mild Manchego cheese and add to the mortar, season with sea salt & black pepper, mix everything together until well combined, pushing down on the mixture to form a paste, rinse and pat dry 12 button mushrooms, remove the stem from each mushroom and using a butter knife, gently make the hole a little bit bigger, stuff each mushroom with the manchego mixture, add the mushrooms to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and into a preheated oven, bake + broil option 250 C - 475 F, after 8 to 9 minutes remove from the oven and transfer the stuffed mushrooms to a serving dish, serve at once
- Rinse and pat dry 12 button mushrooms, cut off a little bit from the stem, add the mushrooms to a baking tray lined with parchment paper, make sure they´re all in a single layer, drizzle a kiss of extra virgin olive oil over the mushrooms and season them with sea salt & black pepper, add to a preheated oven, bake + broil option 250 C - 475 F, meanwhile add 1 large clove of garlic roughly chopped into a mortar, along with a handful of fresh parsley and a pinch of sea salt, pound down on the mixture until well combined, then add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and mix together, after 10 minutes remove the mushrooms from the oven, transfer to a large bowl, pour the garlic parsley sauce over the mushrooms and gently mix together until all the mushrooms are coated with the sauce, transfer to a serving dish, serve warm or at room temperature
- Rinse and pat dry 12 button mushrooms, remove the stem from each mushroom and cut the mushrooms into 1/4 inch thick slices, heat a large fry pan with a medium-high heat, after 3 to 4 minutes add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and the sliced mushrooms, mix occasionally, after 3 minutes add in 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika, 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and cook for 15 to 20 seconds, remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish, serve at once
CHAMPINONES AL AJILLO, SPANISH GARLIC MUSHROOMS
Champinones Al Ajillo, Spanish Garlic Mushrooms is a wonderful Tapas dish, often served as party food. It's really easy and quick to make too!
Provided by Lovefoodies
Categories Tapas / Party Food
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Quarter the mushrooms, chop the parsley, crush the garlic.
- Over a medium heat, add the olive oil and sautee the mushrooms for a few minutes. Then add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the parsley. Cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring. Then remove pan from heat, add the chopped parsley and stir through. Serve hot with some crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 197 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat
GARLIC MUSHROOMS TAPAS
This recipe for garlic mushrooms tapas is quick and easy to make. A great starter dish or part of a varied Spanish tapas meal
Provided by Gav
Categories Starters and Appetizers
Time 13m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add the garlic. Then add the mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Then add the white wine and the herbes de Provence and cook for a further 5 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked. (If you wish to make the mushrooms spicy, then add the chilli pepper at this stage as well.)
- Add some chopped coriander (cilantro) before serving up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 7 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams unsaturated fat
TAPA OF MUSHROOMS IN GARLIC SAUCE
You find these mushrooms served in little ceramic casseroles at tapas bars all over Spain. It's a simple hors d'oeuvre that can be made ahead and reheated. In Spain, it would be made with about four times as much olive oil and served in small ceramic cazuelas. You also can serve the mushrooms with toothpicks.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield Serves eight as part of an assortment of tapas
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Add the garlic and chili or red pepper flakes. After about 30 seconds, when the garlic begins to sizzle, add the mushrooms and turn the heat to medium high. Cook, stirring, until they sear and begin to sweat, then sprinkle them with salt and add the white wine or sherry. Turn the heat down to medium, and continue to cook, stirring or tossing in the pan from time to time, until the mushrooms are tender, five to 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, taste and adjust seasonings, and remove from the heat. Serve hot or warm in small ceramic dishes, or serve on a platter with toothpicks stuck into the mushrooms.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 68, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 296 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
GARLIC MUSHROOMS TAPAS-STYLE
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil on medium-low and add garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is soft but not brown. Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper and then raise the heat to medium-high, stirring to incorporate the garlic and seasonings. Cook, tossing occasionally, until mushrooms render their liquid and begin to brown, about six minutes.
- Raise the heat to high, add the sherry and cook, stirring, to continue browning the mushrooms and evaporate the wine. Remove from heat, adjust seasoning and serve immediately.
LA MANCHA MUSHROOM TAPAS
Steps:
- To make streusel, place muffin in blender and process to make crumbs. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add crumbs, garlic, paprika and almonds, stirring constantly until crumbs and almonds are golden, about 3-5 minutes. Spread mixture on paper towels to cool; set aside. To make tapas, using same skillet over medium heat, add oil. Sauté garlic and shallots until just tender. Stir in mushrooms, sherry and salt and cook; stirring constantly about 10 minutes until mushrooms are tender. Add thyme and cook until most liquid is evaporated. Meanwhile, combine both cheeses in small dish, blending well; spread on muffins. Top each muffin with mushroom mixture and place on baking sheet.* Bake in preheated 350F oven for 5 minutes or until hot. Spoon streusel over mushrooms and garnish with thyme. Makes 10 tapas. *can cut muffins into quarters before baking, making 40 bite-size pieces.
SPANISH MUSHROOMS TAPAS-STYLE
Known as champinones al ajillo. You'll find this item on any Spanish tapas' bar menu. Use the best quality ingredients you can find! Serve the mushrooms with crusty bread and a glass of Spanish wine...that's an order! Source: Chef Miguel Cueto as found online. So easy to prepare!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Vegetable
Time 14m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a sautè pan, heat the olive oil until hot but {NOT} smoking. Sautè the garlic for about 1 minute, being careful not to burn!
- Add the mushrooms and cook 1 minute.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the parsley and lemon slices and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with the fresh parsley and serve immediately. Serve with lemon slices.
- Heaven is these mushrooms scooped up with crusty bread! Trust me!
Tips:
- To clean mushrooms effectively, use a soft brush or a damp paper towel to gently wipe away any dirt or debris.
- If you don't have dry sherry on hand, you can substitute it with white wine or even water. However, dry sherry adds a unique flavor to the dish that is worth seeking out if possible.
- When sautéing mushrooms, be sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will result in soggy mushrooms.
- If you want to add a bit of extra richness to the dish, you can stir in a tablespoon of butter or olive oil towards the end of cooking.
- Serve the tapas immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
La Mancha mushroom tapas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy tapas recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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