Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for sautéed baby bella mushrooms infused with garlic and fresh thyme, perfect as a savory side dish or topping.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 pound sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or ½ tablespoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Gently heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot and shimmering.
- Cook mushrooms: Add 1 pound of sliced baby bella mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Brown the mushrooms: When mushrooms start releasing their moisture, continue stirring until they begin to brown nicely and caramelize.
- Add aromatics and seasoning: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or ½ tablespoon dried thyme), salt, and black pepper, then cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, taking care to prevent the garlic from burning while it mellows and turns golden.
- Finish with optional garnish: Just before serving, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sliced green onions if desired, to add a fresh flavor and color contrast.
Notes
- Wipe mushrooms with a damp kitchen towel instead of washing to prevent sogginess.
- Slice mushrooms evenly and not too thick to ensure proper caramelization.
- Preheat the pan so mushrooms sizzle when added, promoting browning over steaming.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to allow mushrooms to brown properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
