Champignons a La Grecque

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with Champignons à la Grecque, a classic French dish that infuses tender button mushrooms with a tangy, herbaceous sauce. This simple yet elegant recipe combines the earthy richness of sautéed mushrooms with white wine, zesty lemon juice, fragrant thyme, and a hint of tomato paste for a perfectly balanced taste. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick appetizer, a light vegetarian side dish, or a star addition to a Mediterranean-inspired meze platter. Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the flavorful sauce. Perfect for entertaining or a casual weeknight treat, Champignons à la Grecque is a versatile and healthy dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Button mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 Shallot, finely chopped
• 125 milliliters Dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 250 milliliters Water
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 Fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, finely chopped (optional for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or shallow saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped garlic and shallot to the skillet, sautéing until they are softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the button mushrooms, ensuring they are evenly coated in the oil, garlic, and shallots. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the mushrooms begin to release their juices.

Step 4

Deglaze the pan by pouring in the white wine. Stir and let it simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste, stirring to combine. Then pour in the water and mix well to create a light sauce.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice, bay leaf, thyme sprigs, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir gently to incorporate the flavors.

Step 7

Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to fully absorb the aromatic sauce.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the pan. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice, if needed.

Step 9

Transfer the mushrooms and their sauce to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread or as part of a meze platter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(967.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	627.8

Total Fat 43.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2413.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 14.0g
Protein 17.4g	0%

Vitamin D 35IU	0%
Calcium 82.5mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1939.6mg	0%

*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: 68.2%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 19.7%