5 from 66 votes
Sauteed Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme
Sauteed Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme is a straightforward sauté of sliced baby bella mushrooms cooked in oil with minced garlic and fresh thyme until golden and fragrant. The mushrooms develop a browned exterior while remaining tender inside, complemented by the subtle herbal note of thyme and mellow garlic flavor. This preparation highlights the earthiness of mushrooms and makes an excellent side or topping.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
125 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 pound baby bella mushroom sliced
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or ½ tablespoon of dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoons green onions sliced, optional
Instructions
- Gently heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When mushrooms have begun to release their water, continue stirring until they begin to brown. Add the garlic, thyme, and salt and pepper.
- Cook an additional minute or two to mellow the garlic and to turn golden. Take care not to let the garlic burn.
- Optionally, sprinkle with chives or green onions just before serving.
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Notes
- Clean mushrooms by wiping with a damp cloth to avoid excess moisture.
- Slice mushrooms evenly for uniform cooking and browning.
- Preheat the pan to ensure mushrooms sear instead of steaming.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if needed to achieve good caramelization.
Nutrition Information
Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Sodium
597mg
(25%)
Potassium
1075mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
228IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 597mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1075mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 228IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.