Moonlight's Delights

Sleek, flower-like, and hollow, the Black Trumpet Mushroom adds beautiful contrast in any recipe and is one of the richest flavored gourmet mushrooms available. Often used in egg, cheese and Salmon dishes or made into an elegant sauce, the Black Trumpet Mushroom has earned its distinction as the "poor man's truffle".

Black Trumpet Green Bean Casserole

2 ounces dried Black Trumpet Mushrooms
3 cups Vegetable Broth
2 pounds fresh Green Beans
3 Tablespoons Olive or Canola Oil
1 Onion
2 Cloves Garlic
2 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (2.8 ounces) can French-fried Onion Rings
½ cup Mozzarella Cheese

Begin by soaking dried trumpets in a bowl of cold water for an hour or two. Bring vegetable broth to a boil and boil green beans for 10 minutes. Meanwhile heat oil in skillet over medium heat and sauté black trumpets and onion until onion begins to brown. Add garlic and sauté one more minute. Combine trumpets, soup, onion rings, and drained green beans. Place mixture in oiled baking dish and bake for 25 minutes at 350. Top with mozarella and bake for 5 more minutes. Remove from oven, allow to cool, serve and enjoy.