Mushrooms a La Grecque
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with Mushrooms à La Grecque, a classic French dish inspired by the Greek approach to cooking. This irresistible recipe combines tender button mushrooms with a tangy tomato-based sauce infused with dry white wine, fresh thyme, and a hint of lemon juice for a bright, aromatic finish. Simmered to perfection with garlic, shallots, and a medley of herbs, this dish brings layers of complexity while remaining light and refreshing. Ideal for serving warm or at room temperature, Mushrooms à La Grecque makes a delightful appetizer, a versatile side dish, or a charming addition to a mezze platter. Pair it with crusty bread to soak up every bit of the luscious sauce. Perfectly suited for vegetarians and lovers of Mediterranean flavors, this recipe is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g button mushrooms
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 small shallots
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 120 ml dry white wine
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g canned diced tomatoes
- 120 ml vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a damp cloth or a soft brush. Trim the ends of the stems if necessary.
Finely dice the shallots and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to release their juices.
Pour in the white wine and bring it to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
Stir in the tomato paste, canned diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, lemon juice, sugar, bay leaf, thyme sprigs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the mushrooms to absorb the flavors.
Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if necessary.
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread or as part of a mezze platter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 3231 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3160 mg | 67% | |
*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.
