Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic

These sautéed mushrooms with garlic are rich, buttery, and full of savory umami flavor. A splash of soy sauce and apple cider vinegar adds brightness and depth, while thyme and parsley bring a fragrant finish. It’s a quick, versatile side dish that goes with almost anything!

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonButter
  • 2tablespoonsOlive Oil
  • 2clovesgarlicfinely chopped
  • ½ -1poundmushrooms(white, cremini, or mixed), cleaned and sliced
  • 1-2tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
  • ½teaspoonthymedried
  • parsleyFresh, chopped (for garnish)

Special Notes

Serving Ideas: These sautéed mushrooms are delicious alongside grilled chicken, steak, or tofu, and pair beautifully with an egg omelette for a hearty breakfast or brunch. You can also serve them over toast, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Instructions

1Heat the pan

Warm butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter melts and begins to foam.

2Sauté garlic

Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, just until fragrant.

3Add mushrooms

Stir in the mushrooms and sauté for 4–5 minutes, until they release moisture and turn golden brown.

4Season and deglaze

Add soy sauce and apple cider vinegar. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.

5Add herbs

Sprinkle in dried thyme and sauté for 1 more minute.

6Finish

Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.