Low Sodium Creamy Mushrooms
Elevate your side dish repertoire with these irresistible Low Sodium Creamy Mushrooms, a lighter twist on classic creamy mushroom recipes. This dish features tender button mushrooms simmered in unsalted vegetable stock and enriched with silky heavy cream, creating a luscious texture without relying on excessive salt. Infused with garlic, fresh thyme, and a splash of lemon juice for vibrant, aromatic notes, these mushrooms are finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for brightness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this low sodium masterpiece is perfect as a savory side, a topping for toasted bread, or a flavorful addition to pasta or rice. Healthy, quick, and utterly satisfying, it strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and mindful eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh button mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 250 milliliters unsalted vegetable stock
- 100 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Clean the mushrooms by gently wiping them with a damp cloth to remove any dirt. Slice the mushrooms evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, but do not let it brown.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the olive oil. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown.
Pour in the unsalted vegetable stock and stir to incorporate, allowing it to simmer for 3-4 minutes to enhance the mushroom flavor.
Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream, stirring the mixture gently.
Add the fresh thyme and black pepper, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
Stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the fresh parsley over the creamy mushrooms.
Serve the low sodium creamy mushrooms hot, as a side or over toasted bread, pasta, or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.0 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1784 mg | 38% | |
*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.
