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.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pour in the white wine and vegetable stock, stirring to combine, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

Add the chopped tomatoes and lemon juice to the pan and mix well.

Step 5

Stir in the mushrooms, ensuring they are evenly coated in the liquid. Add the bay leaf, thyme sprigs, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the pan. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Transfer the mushrooms and their sauce to a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature as an appetizer, side dish, or part of a meze platter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1000.9 grams (1000.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	723

Total Fat 44.90g	58%
Saturated Fat 7.20g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2712mg	118%
Total Carbohydrate 48.50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 10.70g	38%
Total Sugars 21.80g
Protein 18.90g	38%

Vitamin D 28IU	140%
Calcium 112mg	9%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 2353mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.0%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 28.8%