Mushroom Paste

Transform your everyday mushrooms into a luxurious and velvety spread with this Mushroom Paste recipe, the perfect blend of earthy flavors and creamy richness. Sautéed button mushrooms are cooked to perfection with fragrant shallots, garlic, and a hint of thyme, then blended with a touch of heavy cream and a bright splash of lemon juice to create a smooth yet slightly textured paste. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile spread is perfect as a topping for crusty bread, a dip for fresh vegetables, or even a flavor-packed addition to pasta or risotto. Gluten-free and full of umami goodness, this recipe is ideal for dinner parties, snacks, or enhancing everyday meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Button mushrooms
• 30 grams Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 medium Shallots
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Clean the button mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them thinly.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the shallots and garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted and slightly foamy.

Step 4

Add the chopped shallots and garlic to the pan, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Step 5

Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and stir to coat them in the oil and butter mixture.

Step 6

Sprinkle the thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper over the mushrooms, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and turn golden brown.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to simmer for 1-2 minutes to create a creamy consistency.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the mushroom mixture to a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth but slightly textured. Adjust the texture to your liking by adding a teaspoon of water if necessary.

Step 10

Stir in the lemon juice to brighten the flavors, and taste for seasoning. Adjust with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 11

Transfer the mushroom paste to a bowl or airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	469.1 grams (469.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	579

Total Fat 50.70g	65%
Saturated Fat 23.30g	117%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 96mg	32%
Sodium 1227mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 26.10g	9%
Dietary Fiber 6.00g	21%
Total Sugars 12.40g
Protein 12.10g	24%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 60mg	5%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 1268mg	27%

*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: 74.9%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 17.1%