Low Sodium Savory Stewed Mushrooms

Delight your taste buds with Low Sodium Savory Stewed Mushrooms, a wholesome and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting masterpiece. Perfect for those seeking heart-healthy options, this recipe highlights tender cremini mushrooms simmered to perfection in a rich blend of low sodium vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar, and aromatic fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary. A quick cornstarch slurry adds a velvety finish to the sauce, making it ideal for serving over rice, pasta, or crusty bread. Ready in under an hour, this low-sodium side dish is brimming with earthy, caramelized flavors and a touch of elegance, perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. Don't forget the finishing touch—vibrant chopped parsley for a fresh pop of color and flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 whole shallots, finely chopped
• 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
• 300 ml low sodium vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Clean the cremini mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt and slice them evenly.

Step 2

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped shallots and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the sliced mushrooms to the pan, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices and begin to caramelize, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Add the low sodium vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and bay leaf.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to form a smooth slurry.

Step 9

Uncover the skillet, remove the bay leaf, and gradually stir in the cornstarch slurry to the mushroom mixture.

Step 10

Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

Step 11

Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(998.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	517.6

Total Fat 29.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 234.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 23.3g
Protein 19.8g	0%

Vitamin D 50IU	0%
Calcium 120.7mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 2287.8mg	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: 48.5%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 37.0%