Marinated Mushrooms - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. small mushrooms
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
1/3 c. water
2 Tbsp. canola or corn oil
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 tsp.)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 red bell pepper, diced

Preparation

Clean the mushrooms, cutting the ends of the stems off.
Set aside.
Place remaining ingredients except bell pepper in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add the mushrooms and bell pepper. Bring to a boil again. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender. Cool to room temperature.
Refrigerate in covered container for several hours before serving.