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Simple 10-Minute Sautéed Mushrooms – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Simple 10-Minute Sautéed Mushrooms

Craving a dish that's bursting with savory, umami flavor but ready in under 10 minutes? These simple sautéed mushrooms with a hint of chili powder are a game-changer. Perfect on toast, with pasta, or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Calories: 69
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz (85 g) fresh button mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp (0.6 g / 0.02 oz) chili powder, or to taste
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper, to finish (optional)
  • for Perfect Mushrooms
  • Use a dry-cleaning method. Mushrooms act like sponges. Wipe them with a damp cloth instead of soaking them in water to prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Salt at the very end. Salting mushrooms too early draws out their moisture, which hinders the browning process. Add salt just before serving for the best texture and flavor.
  • Experiment with flavors. Swap the chili powder for garlic powder, fresh thyme, smoked paprika, or a splash of soy sauce in the final minute of cooking for a different taste profile.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Mushrooms: Gently wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel or a mushroom brush.
  2. Slice them to your desired thickness.
  3. Heat the Pan: Place a frying pan or skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  4. First Sauté: Arrange the mushroom slices in a single layer in the hot pan.
  5. Let them cook without stirring for 3-5 minutes, until they have absorbed the oil and started to brown on one side.
  6. Spice and Finish: Sprinkle the chili powder over the mushrooms and stir to coat. Increase the heat to medium-high and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another 2-3 minutes until they are beautifully browned and tender.
  7. Serve: Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper if desired, and serve immediately.
  8. Don't crowd the pan. Give the mushrooms plenty of space in a single layer to ensure they sauté and brown rather than steam.
  9. Cook in batches if necessary.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 1.5gFat: 7g

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