Soused Mushrooms

Transform your appetizer game with this irresistibly tangy and herbaceous recipe for Soused Mushrooms, a marinated mushroom dish that’s as versatile as it is flavorful. Tender button mushrooms are gently cooked and infused with a vibrant medley of white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, fresh thyme, and a hint of spice from optional chili flakes. The result is a savory-sour profile that deepens overnight as the mushrooms soak in the aromatic marinade. Perfect as an elegant appetizer, a make-ahead side dish, or a zesty topping for crusty bread, these soused mushrooms shine at any gathering. Plus, they’re ready in under 30 minutes of prep and cooking, making them an easy yet impressive option for entertaining. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with fresh parsley, for a dish that’s guaranteed to delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams Button mushrooms
• 60 milliliters Olive oil
• 60 milliliters White wine vinegar
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (for garnish)
• 120 milliliters Water

Directions

Step 1

Clean the button mushrooms by gently wiping them with a damp cloth or rinsing them quickly under cold water; pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the garlic cloves (crushed but left whole) and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but do not let them brown.

Step 4

Add the cleaned mushrooms to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to release their own juices.

Step 5

Stir in the white wine vinegar, water, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaf, black peppercorns, salt, sugar, and red chili flakes (if using).

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for another 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and have absorbed the flavors.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the heat and let the mushrooms cool completely in the marinade.

Step 8

Transfer the mushrooms along with their marinade into a clean, airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to deepen.

Step 9

Before serving, discard the thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and garlic cloves. Transfer the mushrooms to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 10

Serve chilled or at room temperature as an appetizer, side dish, or topping for crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(711.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	654.4

Total Fat 58.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2401.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 14.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 51.5mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1532.5mg	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: 77.5%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 13.7%