Easy Marinated Mushrooms
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
American, Vegetarian
Easy Marinated Mushrooms
Description
Easy Marinated Mushrooms combines cremini mushrooms cooked briefly in boiling water and drained to achieve a tender texture. They are then combined with olive oil, white wine vinegar, diced red onion, minced garlic, and seasonings including brown sugar, oregano, whole black peppercorns, and a bay leaf. The optional crushed red pepper flakes add a mild heat while the vinegar contributes acidity balancing the earthiness of the mushrooms. Chilling the mixture for at least 8 hours allows the mushrooms to absorb the marinade flavors fully.
The final marinated mushrooms are served at room temperature, garnished with fresh parsley, which provides a fresh herbal note to complement the tangy and savory marinade. This recipe can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator up to five days, making it convenient for appetizer trays, salads, or as a side dish enhancement.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns whole
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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