Description
Roasted mushrooms with garlic & thyme deliver an earthy, aromatic symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. Forest-fresh ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a simple yet sophisticated side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms:
- 16 open cup mushrooms, stalks trimmed
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Oils, Butter, and Other Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 5 tablespoons (75 ml) fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22.5 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature, ensuring a hot cooking environment for optimal mushroom roasting.
- Select a skillet and heat oil until it shimmers, then carefully place mushrooms cap-side down to develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Transfer the partially seared mushrooms to a spacious baking dish, positioning them with stalks pointing upward to maximize flavor absorption.
- Craft a luxurious aromatic blend by combining softened butter with minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, a splash of bright lemon juice, and a balanced seasoning of salt and pepper.
- Generously coat each mushroom with the fragrant herbal mixture, ensuring every surface is lavishly covered.
- Sprinkle a delicate layer of breadcrumbs over the prepared mushrooms, creating a crisp, golden crust that will provide delightful textural contrast.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast until the mushrooms transform into a golden-brown delicacy, typically requiring about 15 minutes of cooking time.
- Optional: If preparing in advance, the seasoned mushrooms can be refrigerated and baked just before serving to maintain optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Create a luxurious butter mixture with fresh garlic and aromatic thyme that transforms simple mushrooms into an elegant side dish.
- Prepare ahead by assembling the dish in advance, allowing the flavors to meld and making last-minute cooking a breeze for entertaining or quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg