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    Home » Side Dishes

    Best Sautéed Mushrooms

    Published: Apr 10, 2022 · Modified: Apr 10, 2022 by Kristen Wood

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    sauteed mushrooms

    When you don’t have much time to cook, sautéed mushrooms are a simple side dish. Learn how to make easy sautéed mushrooms with this great recipe here!

    close shot of sauteed baby bella mushrooms in a ceramic bowl topped with a sprig of thyme.
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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • It's super easy (and quick!) to make.
    • Simple ingredients, yet big flavor.
    • Makes the perfect delicious side dish.
    • Naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, with a vegan and dairy-free option.
    glossy sautéed mushrooms.

    Ingredient Notes

    Mushrooms: I love to use cremini mushrooms (aka baby bella mushrooms) in this recipe, but regular white button mushrooms will work well, too!

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    Butter: A good quality butter, salted or unsalted, does wonders with mushrooms. If vegan, you can use a dairy-free or plant-based butter or replace the butter with more olive oil instead.

    Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil adds additional flavor, but can be replace with more butter or omitted if need be.

    Lemon juice: The acidity of lemon not only softens and complements the earthiness of mushrooms, but also helps cook the mushrooms a bit quicker and release their natural liquid. If you do not have lemon juice, you can replace it with any culinary vinegar.

    Vinegar: I love to use a touch of white wine vinegar for additional depth of flavor, but apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar and regular white vinegar will also work in a pinch. If you really want some big flavor, use balsamic vinegar for a fun twist.

    Salt and Pepper: The quintessential seasoning for most recipes, this sauteed mushrooms recipe is no exception. I leave the amount up to you, as this is one of those dishes that you will want to season to suit your own tastes. Even without seasoning, these easy sauteed mushrooms are quite flavorful, so I personally usually only add a small pinch of each to finish.

    Thyme: A small sprig of fresh thyme not only looks pretty, but adds a subtle herby flavor if that's your jam. And no worries if it isn't, this is a completely optional ingredient. Alternatively, any fresh herbs work well if you want to add that pop of green - fresh parsley is another favorite.

    sauteed baby bella mushrooms resting in a bowl.

    How-to Make

    • Step 1: Clean and slice mushrooms.
    • Step 2: Melt butter, olive oil, lemon and vinegar.
    • Step 3: Add mushrooms.
    • Step 4: Stir and cook.
    • Step 5: Enjoy!

    What Goes with Sautéed Mushrooms?

    • Serve as a tasty and quick side dish for your favorite savory meals.
    • Toss with freshly cooked pasta for a quick meal.
    • Serve in sandwiches and wraps.
    • Toss in a quesadilla.
    • Serve over rice or quinoa.
    • Serve alongside roasted potatoes and other veggies.
    close view of glossy quick sauteed cremini mushrooms topped with fresh thyme.

    FAQ

    Are sautéed mushrooms good for you?

    Yes. Mushrooms are rich in fiber, protein, vitamins such as Vitamin D and B 12 and also low in fat.

    Can sautéed mushrooms be frozen?

    Yes. Let cooked mushrooms cool completely before storing in a freezer safe container in the freezer for up to one year.

    Are sautéed mushrooms keto?

    Yes. Sautéed mushrooms are keto friendly.

    freshly cooked mushrooms resting in a bowl.

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    Quick + Easy Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe

    When you don’t have much time to cook, sautéed mushrooms are a simple side dish. Learn how to make easy sautéed baby bella mushrooms with this easy recipe here!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: French
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup butter salted or unsalted, use vegan if necessary
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh or bottled
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or any vinegar
    • 16 ounces cremini (baby bella) mushrooms sliced (be certain to clean the dirt off of the mushrooms if needed)
    • 1 sprig fresh thyme optional
    • salt to taste
    • ground black pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter, olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar. Stir until the butter has melted.
    • Add the mushrooms to the pan, and the thyme if using. If using a small skillet, you want to aim for one single layer of mushrooms, so cook in batches if need be.
    • Cook, stirring frequently about five minutes, or until the mushrooms soften a little and begin to turn golden.
    • Turn off the heat, season with salt and pepper, serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    This simple recipe is surprisingly tasty! Having said that, it also makes a great base recipe to experiment and make your own. You can also throw some onions and garlic into the mix to saute alongside the mushrooms, throw in different herbs and spices, a condiment such as soy sauce or even use other mushrooms such as shiitake or oyster mushrooms. Once you feel comfortable, make it your own!
    If you like this quick sauteed mushrooms recipe, you might also like our Air Fryer Eggplant, or Air Fryer Zucchini.
    If your mushrooms are rather dirty and will not brush/wipe off easily, you can rinse them under cool water, then pat dry with a paper towel before using.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Minnie mervin says

      May 12, 2022 at 2:45 pm

      Since i use and like all of the ingredients in this recipe I expect to enjoy it very much. I plan to try it with pasta.

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    2. Donna Morgan says

      April 22, 2022 at 11:21 am

      . I started sautéing mushrooms 40 years ago and I’ve never used a recipe - so glad to see one here! I usually start by putting butter in a pan then minced garlic. Once they release their flavor, I then add the quartered mushrooms and lots of Worcestershire Sauce. Sometimes I add lemon juice, sometime softened cream cheese! (Crazy, eh?). Always turns out delicious! My grandson asks for them whenever his family comes over.

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    3. Tayler Ross says

      April 11, 2022 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      We had these mushrooms with dinner last night and omg were they delicious! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

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    4. Genevieve says

      April 11, 2022 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love sauteed mushrooms, especially on steak, this recipe looks yummy and easy to make!

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    5. Angela says

      April 11, 2022 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      What a great way to cook mushrooms! So simple, this will be my go-to mushroom recipe from now on.

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    6. Anita says

      April 11, 2022 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      This is a delicious and easy way to prepare mushrooms. I love it with pasta as a quick lunch.

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    7. Traci says

      April 11, 2022 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      A true classic! So easy and delicious. Nobody ever turns these down! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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