Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 piadina, store-bought or homemade
Special Equipment Needed:
- Skillet
- Spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and mushrooms and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
5. Heat the piadina in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute per side.
6. Divide the mushroom and onion mixture between the two piadina.
7. Fold the piadina in half and serve.
Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Temperature: Medium heat
Serving Size: 2
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 250
Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 8g
Substitutions for Ingredients
- Olive oil can be substituted with any other cooking oil.
- Onion can be substituted with shallots or leeks.
- Mushrooms can be substituted with any other type of mushroom or vegetable.
- Parsley can be substituted with any other fresh herb.
Variations:
- Add cooked sausage or bacon to the mushroom and onion mixture.
- Add grated cheese to the piadina before folding.
- Add cooked beans or lentils to the mushroom and onion mixture.
Tips and Tricks:
- For a crispier piadina, cook for an additional minute per side.
- For a more flavorful piadina, brush each side with olive oil before cooking.
Storage Instructions:
Leftover piadina can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat the piadina in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute per side.
Presentation Ideas:
- Serve the piadina with a side of marinara sauce.
- Top the piadina with fresh herbs and grated cheese.
Garnishes:
- Fresh herbs
- Grated cheese
- Red pepper flakes
Pairings:
- A crisp white wine
- A light salad
Suggested Side Dishes:
- Roasted vegetables
- A green salad
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the piadina is too dry, add a few drops of olive oil before cooking.
- If the piadina is too crispy, reduce the cooking time.
Food Safety Advice:
- Store the piadina in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat the piadina in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute per side.
Food History:
Piadina is a traditional Italian flatbread that dates back to the 16th century. It is typically served as a sandwich with various fillings.
Flavor Profiles:
Mushroom and onion piadina has a savory, earthy flavor with hints of garlic and herbs.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the piadina with a side of marinara sauce.
- Top the piadina with fresh herbs and grated cheese.
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Region: Italian