A Great Appetizer & Healthy Snack – MARINATED MUSHROOMS

• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup water
• Juice of 2 lemons (4 tablespoons)
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 large garlic cloves (crushed and peeled)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 6 whole black peppercorns
• 1 pound button mushrooms (small or cut to same bite size)

In an enamel or stainless saucepan, combine ingredients except mushrooms & bring to a boil. Cover & simmer 15 minutes. Add the mushrooms & simmer 5 minutes, stirring gently.

Let the mushrooms cool in the marinade. Serve at room temperature. Store in a Ball jar, or other glass container, in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Delicious snack! You can also add them to other dishes for texture & zing.