
Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe
These delightful and speedy Sautéed Mushrooms are an ideal recipe for nearly any event. In under half an hour and with minimal ingredients, you can create a robust and adaptable dish that's suitable for crafting a delightful breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic or or minced garlic – 3 to 4 medium sized garlic cloves
- 500 grams button mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper or ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika or cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon red wine or dry white wine or sherry
- salt as required
- 1 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley or herbs of choice
Garnish
- chopped parsley (few) or herbs of choice
Instructions
- Clean the white button mushrooms by quickly rinsing them or, preferably, wiping them with a moist kitchen cotton napkin or paper towel. Slice them and set aside.
- Heat extra virgin olive oil over low heat in a skillet or frying pan. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant, for a few seconds. Do not brown garlic, as this may result in a bitter flavor.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and mix them with the oil and garlic.
- Add freshly crushed black pepper, paprika and salt as required. Add red or white wine. Mix very well.
- On medium heat, begin to sauté the mushrooms stirring often. Initially you will see the mushrooms releasing lot of water.
- Gradually the water will reduce. Continue to sauté until all water dries up and the mushrooms look glossy. When the water dries up, reduce heat to a low.
- Do not rush the sautéing process. You want the mushrooms to be fully cooked, or you might risk some indigestion.
- Add 1 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley to taste. Mix and sauté for a minute. Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary.
- Serve garnished with additional parsley or top with grated cheese of choice.
Serving Suggestions
- Make a Tartine: For a lovely, light brunch, lunch or dinner fry a piece of your favorite bread in olive oil or butter. Top with sautéed mushrooms and any number of other toppings like cheese, sautéed onions, or fresh herbs. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Sandwiches: Include these meaty sauteed mushrooms as a topping in your sandwiches or veggie burger or add to your wraps, sliders or quesadilla.
- Sides: Serve with dal (lentils) or Khichdi for an Indian inspired meal, or rice, pasta or mashed potatoes for a quasi-stroganoff feeling meal.
- As a Filling: Use as a filling in a vegan omelette or add to your favorite quiche or your breakfast scramble.
- Stir Fry: Add to your favorite veggie or tofu stir fry and serve over rice or noodles.
Storage And Leftovers
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. While reheating, sauté them in a skillet or pan until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 199mgPotassium: 277mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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