Whole30 Mushrooms in Cream Sauce
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Whole30 Mushrooms in Cream Sauce, a dairy-free twist on a classic comfort food. This rich and velvety recipe combines tender cremini mushrooms sautéed in ghee with aromatic garlic, onion, and fresh thyme, all enveloped in a luscious coconut milk sauce. Nutritional yeast adds a deliciously cheesy depth of flavor, making it perfect for those following Whole30, keto, or paleo diets. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as an indulgent side or spooned over grilled chicken or steak for a satisfying main course. Garnished with fresh parsley and packed with earthy, herbaceous notes, this recipe proves that clean eating can also be irresistibly creamy and flavorful.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Clean and slice the cremini mushrooms into even pieces.
Step 2
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the onion.
Step 3
Heat the ghee in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 5
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they start to brown and release moisture, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in the coconut milk, fresh thyme leaves, sea salt, and black pepper.
Step 7
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow it to thicken, stirring occasionally, for approximately 5-7 minutes.
Step 8
Stir in the nutritional yeast to add a cheesy flavor without dairy.
Step 9
Once the sauce is thickened to your liking, remove the skillet from the heat.
Step 10
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Step 11
Serve the mushrooms in cream sauce hot as a side or over grilled chicken or steak for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (948.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 582.3 |
| Total Fat 30.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 80mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1247.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.0g | |
| Protein 21.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 35IU | 0% |
| Calcium 170.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3020.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories