Garlic Mushrooms
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Garlic Mushrooms
Description
This dish begins by melting butter in a pan before adding mushrooms and thyme, which are seasoned generously with salt and black pepper. Cooking over medium-high heat allows the mushrooms to brown and soften over about seven minutes. Garlic is added near the end to preserve its aroma and prevent burning, cooking for an additional half minute before removal from heat. Parsley is sprinkled on top as a fresh garnish.
The balance of butter richness with garlic and herbal notes complements the mushrooms' earthy flavor. Using mushrooms of similar size ensures even cooking. The whole sprig of thyme releases flavor gradually; the stem is removed before serving.
Adjusting garlic quantity accommodates personal preference, especially if a milder garlic presence is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pound mushrooms I used button mushrooms
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 prig thyme or 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves, fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Add the mushrooms and thyme, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown and tender, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Reduce garlic to 2 teaspoons if a milder garlic flavor is preferred.
- Use mushrooms that are similar in size for even cooking and consistent texture.
- If using fresh thyme sprigs, remove the woody stems before serving as leaves release flavor during cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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