Stuffed Mushrooms (veg Times)

8 lg Mushrooms

3 tb Olive oil

3/4 lb Tomatoes, peeled & finely

-- chopped 1 Garlic clove, crushed

1 bn Scallions, thinly sliced

3 tb Chopped fresh chives

Salt & pepper to taste 1/2 tb Lemon juice

Pre-heat oven to 350F. Wipe mushrooms clean. Remove stems & save for another use. Lightly oil baking sheet with 2 tb oil & lay mushrooms on it stalk side up. Pour 1/2 ts olive oil over each one & bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven & set aside to cool. Combine tomatoes, garlic & scallions on a chopping board & chop unil reduced to a puree. Put in a bowl & stir on the chives & salt & pepper. Stir in the rest of the oilve oil & lemon juice. Fill each mushroom cap & serve. "Vegetarian Times" December, 1991