Description
A quick and versatile side dish featuring tender, golden-brown cremini mushrooms sautéed with garlic, butter, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a side for steak, pasta, or risotto or as a topping for salads and toast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the sliced cremini mushrooms and fresh thyme.
- Sauté the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or topping.
Notes
- To add depth of flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine or balsamic vinegar before serving.
- If using whole mushrooms, adjust the cooking time slightly to ensure even doneness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sauteed cremini mushrooms, garlic butter mushrooms, mushroom side dish, quick mushroom recipe, easy vegetarian recipes