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    Mushroom and Garlic Saute

    By Julia | Updated: Nov 17, 2019 | Published: Aug 13, 2014 | 12 Comments

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    Mushrooms sautéed in olive oil and minced garlic, topped with chopped green onions. Simple, delicious, meatless, low-carb, paleo, gluten-free recipe. Perfect side dish for grilled meats.

    Mushroom Saute with chopped green onions

     

    The recipe uses 12 oz of button mushrooms and produces modest 4 servings that will go great with any grilled meat, especially steak! Or, you can eat it as-is as a vegetarian dish!   After you have sauteed the mushrooms with garlic in olive oil, they become very juicy, delicious, with a meaty flavor and texture.

    Mushrooms often are at their best when prepared in the most basic way like this simple mushroom and garlic saute. This recipe is also great for paleo and gluten-free lifestyle, with just a few simple and natural ingredients producing a very flavorful and filling meal!

    How to saute mushrooms

    First, thinly slice button mushrooms (12 oz). You can also use cremini mushrooms, shiitake, or thinly sliced portobellos.

    sliced button mushrooms (step-by-step photos)

    Let' start the sautéing process:

    • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
    • Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, and saute for about 3 minutes, regularly stirring with spatula.
    • Sprinkle the mushrooms with a little bit of salt, cover with the lid and continue cooking the mushrooms for another 2 minutes, occasionally stirring. Having the lid on will allow mushrooms release some moisture and not get burned.
    • Remove the lid after the mushrooms have released their moisture and saute for about 5 minutes, uncovered, on medium-high heat, stirring with spatula.
    • Total cooking time from the beginning to end should be under 15 minutes.

    cooking mushrooms in olive oil and with minced garlic in a large skillet (step-by-step photos)

    Finally, sprinkle sautéed mushrooms with chopped green onions or chives  - this makes the dish even more refreshing:

    sprinkle sauteed mushrooms with chopped green onions (step-by-step photos)

    mushroom garlic saute (paleo, gluten free)
    4.63 from 8 votes

    Mushroom and Garlic Saute

    Mushrooms sautéed in olive oil and minced garlic, topped with chopped green onions.  Simple, delicious, meatless, low carb, paleo, gluten-free recipe.  Perfect side dish for grilled meats.  
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings (as side dish)
    Calories per serving 87 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 12 oz button mushrooms , thinly sliced
    • 3 cloves garlic , chopped
    • salt and pepper
    • 4 green onions , finely chopped

    Instructions 

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add sliced mushrooms and garlic, and saute for about 3 minutes, regularly stirring with a spatula. 
    • Sprinkle the mushrooms with a little bit of salt, cover with the lid and continue cooking the mushrooms for another 2 minutes, occasionally stirring. Having the lid on will allow mushrooms to generate some moisture and not get burned. 
    • Remove the lid after mushrooms have released their moisture and saute for another 5 or so minutes on medium-high heat, stirring with a spatula. 
    • Total cooking time from the beginning to the end should be under 15 minutes.
    • Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Mushroom and Garlic Saute
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    87
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    6
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    312
    mg
    9
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    4
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    120
    IU
    2
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    4.8
    mg
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    15
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    0.6
    mg
    3
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Keyword mushroom saute, paleo mushrooms, sauteed mushrooms
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    1. Fallon

      May 16, 2020 at 11:34 am

      MUSHROOMS RULE !!!

      Reply
    2. Stephanie

      July 23, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      I added a half cup of sour cream and a half cup of bone broth and served part over rice, part over pasta. Delicious either way!

      Reply
    3. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You

      August 27, 2014 at 10:48 am

      The basic is the best!!! It makes life uncomplicated and taste buds happy. This can be eaten as a side or combined in many dishes.

      Reply
    4. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen

      August 21, 2014 at 7:34 pm

      Mushrooms, garlic and scallions are the perfect combination. They taste delicious together and, when they are cooking, they smell fantastic. Love this dish. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Sophia | The Best Is Yet To Cook

      August 19, 2014 at 5:05 pm

      Looks great, I've always loved mushrooms! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Tash

      August 16, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      Hi Julia 🙂

      This looks lovely and reminds me of one of the first dishes I ever made as a child, which was essentially mushrooms cooked with butter and garlic until just tender and then spooned onto fresh toast. The result was absolutely delicious (melting mushrooms, kick of buttery garlic and hot toast - what's not to love?!) and gave me the cooking bug. To this day, the smell of mushrooms and garlic takes me back 🙂

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      • Julia

        August 18, 2014 at 2:49 pm

        Hi Tash, good to see you here! 🙂 I love mushrooms and garlic cooked in the most basic way. Especially if I can get my hands on some wild mushrooms - they are so flavorful on their own, you don't need an elaborate recipe - just olive oil, salt and pepper, and garlic! 🙂

        Reply
    7. cheri

      August 14, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      What a great dish, love mushrooms!

      Reply
    8. Ari @ Ari's Menu

      August 14, 2014 at 10:17 am

      Oh YUMMM!! I loooove cooked mushrooms and garlic. This is totally up my alley!

      Reply

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