Sauteed Mushrooms

These Sauteed Mushrooms are buttery, garlicky, and so delicious. Their "meaty" texture makes them a flavorful and filling side dish for any meal.

These Sauteed Mushrooms are so delicious. Flavored with acidic white wine, rich plant-based butter, and freshly chopped garlic, it tastes so good and works great with other dishes. This complementary side can be served with proteins, pastas, and potatoes, among other things.

This vegetable has a great "meaty" texture that is very satisfying, so you can pair it with a light meal or a bigger one. It's quick and easy to prepare and there is lots of versatility so you can make variations on the recipe to fit your needs and preferences. It's the perfect side for busy weeknight meals. It can even be made ahead of time. Let's take a look at the ingredients we'll be using to make these Sauteed Mushrooms.

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What you’ll need

• Baby Bella Mushrooms. Or full-sizes portobello mushrooms can be used.
• Plant-based Butter. Unsalted is best.
• White Wine. Use a wine like pinot grigio, chardonnay, or sauvignon blanc, or whatever your favorite white wine is.
• Olive oil. This or any other kind of oil can be used.
• Garlic. You can chop your own fresh garlic cloves, or use pre-chopped.
• Herbs. You'll use either parsley or basil, or both.
• Salt. To taste.
• Red Pepper Flakes. Adds a bit of heat.

How to Make it

1. In a medium-sized skillet, melt the plant-based butter. Then add the olive oil, mushrooms, and red pepper flakes, and cook them for about 7-10 minutes over medium heat until the mushrooms become a nice brown.

2. Now add the white wine to the skillet and cook the mushrooms until almost all of the wine has evaporated.

3. Add the garlic to the mushrooms and cook for another minute.

4. Lastly, add the basil, parsley, and salt. Stir, then turn off the heat. Serve warm.

Tips for the best Sauteed Mushrooms

• Use portobello or baby bella mushrooms. This type of mushroom is firmer than white button mushrooms and will hold up better to the sauteing. They also have more flavor than regular mushrooms.
• Melt the butter with the spices. When you melt the butter in the pan with the red pepper flakes and olive oil, their flavors are infused into the butter. This adds more flavor than adding pre-melted butter.
• Let the wine evaporate. To burn off the alcohol in the wine while still getting all the flavor, let the mushrooms cook until the wine evaporates. This leaves you with just the acidity, crisp flavor.
• Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs have a lot of great flavor that you can't always get in dried herbs. Using fresh will greatly enhance the fresh, herbaceous flavor in this Sauteed Mushrooms dish.

Add-ins and Substitutes

• Add balsamic vinegar. Give these Sauteed Mushrooms even more acidity and a little sweet with some balsamic vinegar added. It will caramelize as it cooks.
• Use other vegetables. Add some sliced zucchini, cauliflower florets, celery, carrots, or yellow squash to these mushrooms.
• Skip the wine. If you prefer not to use wine, you can just add a little vegetable broth or water. Or you can use an alcohol-free white wine.
• Add other herbs. This recipe can be made with other fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, tarragon, or marjoram.

How to Store

Store any leftovers of these Sauteed Mushrooms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat them on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.

What to Serve with it

• On its own. These Sauteed Mushrooms are so satisfying and filling, you can enjoy them as a light lunch or afternoon snack all on their own.
• Proteins. Pair them with protein-rich main dishes, such as this Vegan Black Bean Burger, Quick Maple Sriracha Tofu, or Black Bean Tacos.
• Pastas. These mushrooms are delicious on the side of pasta or added on top. You can serve them with Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Spinach, Mushroom Bolognese Pasta, Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta, or Sun Dried Tomato Pasta.
• Potatoes. Pair them with another filling side dish, like these Vegan Scalloped Potatoes, Garlic Smashed Potatoes, or Paprika Baked Potatoes.

This Sauteed Mushroom recipe is versatile and great for using as a side or repurposing for other dishes. You can toss them in marinara sauce for a pasta dish, or chop them for a pizza topping. They can also be added to sandwiches and vegan burgers. This scrumptious dish has lots of uses and is a great addition to any meal.

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