Mushrooms La Grecque
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with Mushrooms La Grecque, a classic French dish inspired by vibrant Greek flavors. This light and aromatic recipe features tender button mushrooms simmered in a tangy sauce of white wine, vegetable stock, and tomatoes, elevated with the zesty brightness of lemon juice and the earthy aroma of fresh thyme. Garlic and shallots provide a savory foundation, while a sprinkling of parsley adds a fresh, herbaceous finish. Perfect as an elegant appetizer, a flavorful side dish, or a standout addition to a meze platter, Mushrooms La Grecque is a versatile recipe that's as simple to prepare as it is delicious. Serve warm or at room temperature and let its sunny Mediterranean essence steal the show at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 medium Shallots, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 125 milliliters White wine
- 125 milliliters Vegetable stock
- 200 grams Tomatoes, finely chopped (or canned, diced)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 400 grams Button mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 2 sprigs Thyme, fresh sprigs (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped shallots and garlic to the pan, stirring frequently, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Pour in the white wine and vegetable stock, stirring to combine, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the chopped tomatoes and lemon juice to the pan and mix well.
Stir in the mushrooms, ensuring they are evenly coated in the liquid. Add the bay leaf, thyme sprigs, salt, and black pepper.
Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and infused with the flavor of the herbs and broth.
Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the pan. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the mushrooms and their sauce to a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.
Serve warm or at room temperature as an appetizer, side dish, or part of a meze platter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2712 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2353 mg | 50% | |
*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.
