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Morels Stuffed with Spinach, Ricotta, Parmesan, and Pine Nuts
This mild, nutty dish of stuffed morels on a pool of spinach sauce makes one of the most glamorous appetizers imaginable. Since the morels are used whole, check them thoroughly for insects and dirt! [In the photo, they are sliced in half so that the stuffing is visible.]
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Trim off the morel stalks flush with the head, leaving an opening into the cavity.
For the sauce, take a handful of the chopped spinach and place in the blender along with the cream and chicken stock. (All the ingredients should be cold.) Add a little salt and pepper, grate in a little nutmeg, and blend until smooth. Reserve in a small saucepan.
Fry the leeks and garlic in half the olive oil over a very low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until soft. Place in a medium-sized bowl and let cool. Combine the leeks with the Ricotta, Parmesan, most of the pine nuts, salt, pepper, the remainder of the spinach, and the parsley.
Carefully spoon or pipe the mixture into the morels, then place them on a baking tray, brush with the remainder of the olive oil, season, and cook in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15 to 20 minutes. Heat up the spinach sauce and spread on warmed plates. Place 4 to 5 morels on top and garnish with the remainder of the pine nuts.
