Rosemary Thyme Marinated Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup water 
• 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon rosemary finely chopped for garnish if preferred (plus extra )
• 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves for garnish if preferred (plus extra )
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper red crushed
• 3 cups mushrooms whole
• 3 cups mushrooms whole

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• plastic wrap

Directions

1. Combine water, vinegar, oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and lower heat to simmer; cook 10 minutes.
2. Add mushrooms and cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until mushrooms are fork-tender.
3. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 2 hours; stir occasionally.
4. To serve, drain mushrooms from marinade and serve.
5. Optional: For added color, add a pinch of the herbs and pepper flakes and toss before serving.