Heart-Healthy Braised Mushrooms
Delight your taste buds with these flavorful *Heart-Healthy Braised Mushrooms*, a savory dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Tender cremini mushrooms are browned to perfection and slowly simmered in a fragrant bath of low-sodium vegetable broth, garlic, and shallots, ensuring each bite is infused with rich, earthy flavors. Highlighted with the zesty brightness of lemon zest and the herbal notes of fresh thyme and parsley, this low-fat, high-fiber recipe is perfect for anyone seeking a wholesome, plant-based side dish. Ready in just 40 minutes, these mushrooms make a delectable pairing with whole-grain rice or quinoa, offering a heart-healthy addition to your weekly meal rotation. Perfect for vegans and mushroom-lovers alike, this dish is irresistible and packed with nutrients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Shallots, finely chopped
- 500 grams Cremini mushrooms, cleaned and halved
- 250 milliliters Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots, cooking and stirring frequently for about 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly translucent.
Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the halved cremini mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms start to brown.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth, then add the fresh thyme leaves.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it braise for about 15-20 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and have absorbed the flavors of the broth.
Uncover the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high again to allow any excess liquid to reduce slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, and salt, adjusting to your taste as needed.
Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired. This dish pairs well with whole-grain rice or quinoa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 772 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2215 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
