Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme Recipe
This Roasted Mushrooms recipe offers a simple and flavorful side dish featuring tender, halved mushrooms roasted to perfection with garlic, fresh thyme, olive oil, and subtle seasoning. Perfect as a savory addition to any American meal, these roasted mushrooms are easy to prepare and deliver a deliciously aromatic and earthy taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Mushroom Mixture
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, rinsed, dried, and halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal roasting temperature.
- Prepare Mushrooms: Rinse the cremini mushrooms thoroughly and dry them well by patting with paper towels. Once dry, cut the mushrooms in half to allow even cooking and better absorption of flavors.
- Toss Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the halved mushrooms with olive oil, minced garlic, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the mushrooms are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread the seasoned mushrooms in a single even layer on a large baking sheet to promote uniform roasting and prevent sogginess.
- Roast Mushrooms: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes. After this, stir the mushrooms gently to ensure even cooking and roast for an additional 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the mushrooms from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with additional fresh thyme and a light drizzle of olive oil for added freshness and flavor before serving.
Notes
- Ensure mushrooms are well dried after rinsing to avoid steaming instead of roasting.
- Use fresh thyme for the best aromatic flavor, but dried thyme can be substituted if fresh is unavailable.
- You can adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
- For a vegan option, this recipe is naturally suitable as it contains no animal products.
- Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or incorporate into salads and pasta dishes.
