Heart-Healthy Mushrooms in Cream Sauce
Indulge in a guilt-free comfort dish with this *Heart-Healthy Mushrooms in Cream Sauce*, a creamy yet wholesome recipe that's perfect for those conscious of their heart health. Packed with nutrient-rich cremini mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and shallots, this dish achieves rich, velvety decadence without heavy cream thanks to unsweetened almond milk and a low-sodium vegetable broth. Fresh thyme, parsley, and lemon juice lend vibrant, earthy flavors to brighten the sauce, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the ideal consistency. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a versatile option to serve over whole-grain pasta, quinoa, or brown rice, making it a satisfying meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for plant-based or low-fat diets, this recipe combines convenience, flavor, and heart-healthy ingredients into one irresistible dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic cloves, minced
- 2 small shallots, finely chopped
- 500 grams cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots to the skillet. Sauté for about 2 minutes, or until the shallots become translucent.
Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet, stirring occasionally. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and have released their juices.
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of the almond milk until smooth.
Pour the vegetable broth into the skillet with the mushrooms, and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the almond milk and the cornstarch mixture, continuously stirring until the sauce begins to thicken, approximately 3-5 minutes.
Add the fresh thyme, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly to further thicken.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving, either on its own or over whole-grain pasta, quinoa, or brown rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 917 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 497 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2136 mg | 45% | |
*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.
