EASY MARINATED MUSHROOMS

EASY MARINATED MUSHROOMS 1 pound cremini mushrooms 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup diced red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional 1 bay leaf Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook mushrooms just until tender, about 3-4 minutes; drain well. In a large bowl, combine mushrooms, olive oil, vinegar, red onion, garlic, sugar, oregano, peppercorns, red pepper flakes and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours and up to 5 days. Serve at room temperature, garnished with parsley, if desired.