Description
Roasted mushrooms in a browned butter, garlic, and thyme sauce are a delightful culinary treat that elevates any meal. Tender cremini or button mushrooms absorb the rich flavors of nutty browned butter, fragrant garlic, and aromatic thyme, making them an irresistible side dish or topping for pasta and meats. This simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for cozy dinners at home or impressive gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh cremini or button mushrooms
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and slice larger ones in half.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown and nutty.
- Add minced garlic and thyme to the browned butter; stir for one minute until fragrant.
- Toss the mushrooms in the butter mixture on the baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 20 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Serve warm, drizzled with any remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg