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Sautéed Button Mushrooms with Garlic
These keto sautéed button mushrooms flavored with balsamic vinegar, garlic, butter and thyme are the best! They are incredibly tasty, can be whipped up in 15 minutes, plus, they are vegetarian with a paleo option. Serve them as a side for steak, burgers, chicken and many more dishes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 147 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb button mushrooms (about 500 g)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or finely sliced)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 tablespoon butter or vegan butter (use clarified ghee for paleo)
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ tablespoon sweetener of choice (such as erythritol for low-carb, honey for paleo, or regular brown sugar, if not on a special diet)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper respectively (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Use a damp cloth, kitchen towel or a pastry brush to brush off excess dirt from the surface of the mushrooms. For super dirty mushrooms, clean them in a bowl filled with cold water, rub on their surface to get rid of excess dirt, and then blot them dry. Make sure to blot each button mushroom, so you don't end up with soggy mushrooms!
- To slice the mushrooms, first cut in half, then in quarters. You can then slice them as small as you prefer.
- Heat a skillet or a wide pan under high heat. Add olive oil and allow this to get hot. Arrange the mushrooms in a single layer to avoid overcrowding and allow them to sear for about 2-5 minutes so they get properly browned and release excess fluid.
- Proceed to add the minced garlic and fry for 1 minute. Next, add the balsamic vinegar, sweetener of choice and thyme then combine.
- Sauté for a further 3-4 minutes, season with salt and pepper then top with the butter. Turn off the heat and allow the butter to melt.
- Once melted, remove the skillet from the stove and top with some extra thyme or butter (optional). Serve these keto sauteed mushrooms with garlic on steak, or as a side dish with your favorite low-carb dishes!
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Notes
- Use a wide-based pan or skillet - this will assist to avoid overcrowding. Also, try to arrange the mushrooms in a single layer. If you have too many mushrooms, separate them and cook in small batches.
- Do not add salt before the button mushrooms have obtained a good fry or seer. Adding salt too early will make the mushrooms release their water too early, hindering them from obtaining a nice brown color.
- To make sure the mushrooms get a nice sauté and brown properly, it is key to first saute them at high heat.
- Avoid too much stirring - once you place the mushrooms on the pan or skillet, give them about 2-5 minutes, to allow them to properly fry and brown.
Nutrition Information
Calories
147kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
380mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.