The Ultimate Garlicky Mushroom Side Dish

This mushroom recipe is the last one you’ll ever need to look up for a side dish idea. These Ultimate Herb and Garlic Mushrooms are packed with umami flavor, are quick to make and topped with fresh herbs. Serve these at your next Thanksgiving or dinner party and everyone will rave about them!
Garlic Mushrooms Recipe
Before I even began my thanksgiving planning, I knew I wanted to make the ultimate garlic mushroom side dish. One that was quick and simple to make but super delicious. I think we got it with this recipe for the Ultimate Herb and Garlic Mushrooms! This simple side dish is packed with flavor and will make a mushroom lover out of anyone. They’re perfect for a thanksgiving side dish, or throughout the year. I’m thinking these would be amazing with a perfectly seared steak. Either way, these should be on your table real soon!
Ingredients for Garlic Mushrooms
- Mushrooms
- Garlic
- Fresh Herbs
- Salt and Pepper
- Butter and Oil
- Shallot
- Balsamic vinegar
How to Clean Mushrooms
Mushrooms often come from the grocery store very dirty. Because they act like sponges, soaking them or rinsing them in water is out of the question. Instead, to clean mushrooms wipe them with a clean towel and a dry pastry brush. Get off as much excess dirt as possible.
Dishes to Pair with this Mushroom Recipe
Looking for some thanksgiving main ideas? Or just a simple dinner idea, check out these recipes:
- Kale and Sweet Potato Stuffed Turkey Breast
- How to Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey (with Herbs and Citrus)
- Slow-Cooker Roasted Chicken
- How to Sear a Steak (with recipe)
If you like this side dish recipe, check out these others:
- Classic Mashed Potatoes (Paleo + Vegan)
- Honey Glazed Carrots
- Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Herb and Garlic Mushrooms
This mushroom recipe is the last one you'll ever need to look up for a side dish idea. These Ultimate Herb and Garlic Mushrooms are packed with umami flavor, are quick to make and packed with fresh herbs. Serve these at your next Thanksgiving or dinner party and everyone will rave about them!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Cuisine Gluten-Free
Difficulty: Easy
Author: Lexi's Clean Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 16 ounces mushrooms (see note), cleaned, quartered
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced finely
- 1 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon thyme, picked off the stem
Directions
- Heat oil and butter in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Once hot add shallots, cook until softened, 3-5 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium and add mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, cook for 30 seconds. Add water, balsamic vinegar and herbs and cook until syrupy, about 2 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
- Literally any herbs that you like will work here! We loved the combination of parsley, chives and thyme, but feel free to use whatever extra herbs you have on hand.
- Use any type of small mushroom, like Cremini, Baby Bella or Button mushroom.
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6 Responses
You can’t beat a delicious garlicky mushroom side dish! I made this to go with our steaks and it was incredible.
So happy you loved it!!
What kind of mushroom do you recommend for this dish?
Button mushrooms, or white mushrooms, or baby bella
Made this last night and it’s packed full of flavor. Such an easy, quick and simple recipe to make. Definitely a go to side as I buy portabella mushrooms every week! Thank you very much!
These mushrooms are fabulous! Made per the recipe except without the chives since did not have those on hand. They were fine restaurant quality with taste and texture. Looking forward to making these again.