Creole Mushrooms

Creole Mushrooms

{a unique and festive addition to your holiday table}

Makes 4 servings.

1/4 cup apple juice or water
2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp. oregano

1 onion, diced

1 green pepper, diced

1 jalapeno pepper, diced

1 tomato, diced

1/2 pound whole-button mushrooms

1 Tbsp. tomato sauce

Simmer the garlic, oregano, and onion in the apple juice or water for five minutes. Add the bell pepper and jalapeno pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the tomatoes and cook for another five minutes. Finally add the mushrooms and tomato paste. Cook until the sauce is thickened. Serve hot.