Marinated Mushrooms

Adapted from an online recipe. Developed July, 2017. Add to salads or serve as part of an appetizer assortment.

8 oz white or brown mushrooms
2 T extra virgin olive oil
2 T red wine vinegar
2 T red onion, finely chopped
1 t garlic, minced
1 t brown sugar
1/4 t dried oregano
1/4 t freshly ground black pepper
pinch red pepper flakes
1 small bay leaf
1/2 t salt

Soak and clean the mushrooms. If large, cut in quarters. Boil mushrooms five minutes in salted water and drain thoroughly. In a large bowl, whisk the seasonings together and add the mushrooms. Let marinate an hour at room temperature. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Refrigerate. Serves 4, easily doubled.