Balsamic Garlic & Thyme Roasted Mushrooms

If you love mushrooms as much as I do, then this recipe is perfect for you. Roasted mushrooms taste amazing, but when you add thyme, garlic, and balsamic, you create a flavor bomb.

What are mushrooms?

Mushrooms are fungi. They don't belong either to plants or meat and form a category on their own. A mushroom is the "fleshy" part of a fungus, and can be cooked in numerous ways: roasted, grilled, fried, and more. Some mushrooms are poisonous or psychoactive, but if you don't take your basket and go into the woods to pick them, you have nothing to fear.

Ingredients for the balsamic garlic thyme mushrooms

Mushrooms: I use small white buttons or chestnut mushrooms, but this recipe can be done with any edible mushroom. Mushrooms are filled with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and are the only other source of vitamin D besides meat.

Olive oil: I use extra virgin olive oil. It's a staple in the Mediterranean and one of the healthiest fats.

Garlic: I use garlic for its sharp flavor and distinctive aroma. Add more or less according to your liking.

Balsamic vinegar: With its mellow acidity and rich sweetness, balsamic vinegar adds an incredible, slightly caramelized flavor to the dish.

Thyme: One of the Mediterranean's most used herbs. It is very aromatic and has antimicrobial properties. You can always use oregano instead of thyme. I use fresh thyme, but you can always use dry.

Spices: I use onion powder for the extra kick, and salt and pepper cause no dish is complete without them.

Tips & tricks for the balsamic garlic thyme mushrooms

Mushrooms don't need to be peeled. Simply, wipe the dirt away with a damp cloth until clean. If they are very dirty, give them a quick rinse in water just before you cook them. Don't rinse them earlier because they turn slimy.

Try to keep the mushrooms equal in size. If some of them are larger, half them or quarter them.

If you like spicy food, you can add ½ teaspoon (or more) red chilly flakes or cayenne pepper to the spice mix.

How to serve the balsamic garlic thyme mushrooms

You can serve mushrooms as an appetizer or side dish. I love them when served with meat and on top of some bread with goat cheese.

I advise you to serve them immediately after taking them out of the oven because they will be extra juicy.

How to store

Store the mushrooms in an airtight container, in the fridge, up to 3 days.

Recipe

Nutrition facts

Servings: 1 (148g) | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10.59g | Saturated Fat: 1.47g | Trans Fat: 0.005g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 3.73g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.95mg