Roasted Mushrooms with Pine Nuts and Parmesan

Source: All About Roasting by Molly Stevens

adapted by http://theresalwaysthyme.blogspot.com/

1 tablespoon pine nuts (I used a bit more)

1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or use less dried thyme

salt and pepper, to taste

Parmigiano-Reggiano

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Toast the pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium-low heat for about 2 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Watch them carefully, they tend to burn rather quickly. Transfer to a plate to cool. Chop them if you like. I left them whole.

Put the mushrooms in a mixing bowl and drizzle with melted butter and olive oil. Sprinkle with the chopped thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the mushrooms to coat. Spread the mushrooms in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven and roast for about 10 minutes. Turn them and then roast for another 5 to 10 minutes.

Transfer the mushrooms to a serving dish and toss with the pine nuts. Grate the cheese over the mushrooms and pine nuts. Serve.

**You can also serve on toasted baguette slices, just chop it a bit. And it would be nice chopped on top of some whole wheat pasta.**