Mediterranean Diet Braised Mushrooms

Dive into the rich, earthy flavors of the Mediterranean Diet Braised Mushrooms, a dish that masterfully combines wholesome ingredients with bold, aromatic seasonings. This recipe features a medley of white button and cremini mushrooms, gently braised in a savory blend of dry white wine, vegetable broth, and fragrant herbs like fresh thyme and bay leaf. Enhanced with the brightness of freshly grated lemon zest and a finishing touch of parsley, these tender mushrooms are a versatile delight—perfect as a side dish, a topping for crusty bread, or a base for grain bowls. Quick to prepare and simmered to perfection in just 40 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired dish embodies the essence of healthy, flavorful cooking. Ideal for mushroom lovers and those seeking plant-forward meals, this recipe is a nutrient-packed addition to your dinner table.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large, thinly sliced Shallots
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 500 grams, cleaned and halved White button mushrooms
• 500 grams, cleaned and halved Cremini mushrooms
• 125 milliliters Dry white wine
• 250 milliliters Vegetable broth
• 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon, freshly grated Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon or to taste Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon, freshly ground Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped for garnish Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the thinly sliced shallots and cook until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add both the white button and cremini mushrooms to the skillet. Stir well to coat the mushrooms in the oil and aromatics.

Step 5

Pour in the dry white wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes to let the alcohol evaporate.

Step 6

Add the vegetable broth, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaf, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the mushrooms braise for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Once the mushrooms are tender and have absorbed the flavors, remove the thyme sprigs and the bay leaf.

Step 9

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve the braised mushrooms warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(730.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	575.6

Total Fat 31.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2986.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 17.0g
Protein 13.7g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 148.1mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1764.1mg	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: 53.5%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 36.0%