Mediterranean Diet Braised Mushrooms
Discover the earthy elegance of Mediterranean Diet Braised Mushrooms, a hearty yet wholesome dish packed with rich, savory flavors. This recipe combines tender white button and cremini mushrooms, gently braised in a luscious blend of dry white wine, aromatic vegetable broth, and fragrant herbs like fresh thyme and bay leaf. Enhanced with garlic, lemon zest, and a touch of olive oil, this dish is a celebration of Mediterranean simplicity. Perfect as a side, appetizer, or even a meat-free main, it’s a one-pan wonder that’s warm, comforting, and full of depth. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley, these braised mushrooms are not only healthy and nutrient-packed but also guaranteed to impress at any table. Tailored for those embracing Mediterranean diet principles, it’s a must-try recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large, thinly sliced Shallots
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 500 grams, cleaned and halved White button mushrooms
- 500 grams, cleaned and halved Cremini mushrooms
- 125 milliliters Dry white wine
- 250 milliliters Vegetable broth
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon, freshly grated Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon or to taste Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon, freshly ground Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped for garnish Fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
Add the thinly sliced shallots and cook until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add both the white button and cremini mushrooms to the skillet. Stir well to coat the mushrooms in the oil and aromatics.
Pour in the dry white wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes to let the alcohol evaporate.
Add the vegetable broth, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaf, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the mushrooms braise for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the mushrooms are tender and have absorbed the flavors, remove the thyme sprigs and the bay leaf.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the braised mushrooms warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2986 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1764 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.
