Mediterranean Mushrooms

Elevate your mealtime with the savory and aromatic flavors of Mediterranean Mushrooms—a vibrant, plant-based dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious. This recipe highlights earthy button mushrooms sautéed to perfection in extra virgin olive oil with fragrant garlic, fresh parsley, and thyme. A dash of lemon juice adds a zesty brightness, while optional red chili flakes offer just the right amount of heat for those who love a spicy kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, these Mediterranean mushrooms make the perfect side dish, appetizer, or flavorful topping for pasta, toast, or grain bowls. Packed with bold Mediterranean flavors and effortlessly simple to prepare, this recipe is a must-try for mushroom lovers and fans of wholesome, fresh ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Button mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 large Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Clean the mushrooms by brushing off any dirt with a damp paper towel. Trim the stems if necessary, and slice the mushrooms into thick pieces.

Step 2

Finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the parsley leaves. Set them aside.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 5

Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their water and begin to brown.

Step 6

Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes over the mushrooms. Stir to coat evenly.

Step 7

Add the fresh thyme leaves to the skillet and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Turn off the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the mushrooms. Stir well.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm. Enjoy as a side dish, an appetizer, or a topping for toast or pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	589.8 grams (589.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	503

Total Fat 43.60g	56%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1224mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 24.50g	9%
Dietary Fiber 6.20g	22%
Total Sugars 10.50g
Protein 17.30g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 61mg	5%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 1755mg	37%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.1%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 17.5%