This recipe for easy sauteed mushrooms leaves you with a healthy mushroom side dish that pairs deliciously with anything from steak to chicken to salmon!
Healthy, Easy Sauteed Mushrooms
I'm not sure why I've never shared this recipe before because I adore mushrooms and this is one of my favorite easy side dish recipes! Mushrooms pack a ton of nutrients, and by making sauteed mushrooms at home you can more easily control the amount of oil/ fat you're using. (As opposed to restaurants where they could easily add a TON more fat for flavor and cooking ease.)
We make these healthier sauteed mushrooms quite often and serve them at any meal of the day. Here are some of our favorite uses:
- Sauteed mushrooms served with cheesy scrambled eggs
- Using leftover sauteed mushrooms in an omelette with spinach.
- Tossed on a salad with other vegetables and your protein of choice.
- Adding to tacos and fajitas.
- As a side dish for salmon, chicken, and steak. Be sure to come back on Thursday for my simple cast iron sirloin steak tutorial - these mushrooms taste great with it!
Health Benefits of Mushrooms
Why are mushrooms so awesome? Well, personally, I truly love the flavor of mushrooms! As a kid I always thought they were gross but I believe it was in high school that I tried some sauteed mushrooms like these and it was love at first bite!
There are a ton of different types of mushrooms, like shiitake, portobello, button/ white, oyster, enoki, and cremini, but they all offer a variety of nutritional benefits:
- Fat-free
- Low-sodium
- Low-calorie
- Cholesterol-free
- Fiber
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Antioxidants
How to Easily Make Healthier Sauteed Mushrooms
You'll want to start by using a quality skillet that is nonstick. I prefer a well-seasoned cast iron skillet, or like I used here, my ceramic GreenPan - nonstick without all the toxins of traditional nonstick pans (Amazon affiliate link).
Then you'll use a small amount of olive oil. If you're looking to reduce the fat content further, you could also use a low-sodium vegetable broth instead of oil (or half and half).
Gently clean your mushrooms and slice. Add your mushrooms to your skillet with your olive oil over medium heat, along with your flavor enhancers: white wine (or vegetable broth) and fresh herbs, like thyme. Gently saute, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes until mushrooms are tender.
More Healthy, Easy Side Dish Recipes
Looking for more simple, healthy vegetable side dish recipes? Try these NTF favorites:
- Cinnamon Glazed Carrots
- Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
- Maple Dijon Brussels Sprouts
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
- Coconut Cauliflower Rice
- Roasted Vegetables
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Healthy, Easy Sauteed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 8 oz baby bella or crimini mushrooms
- 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme
- dash of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick ceramic skillet over medium heat. Add all ingredients and stir with a nonmetal utensil (i.e. silicone spatula, wooden or bamboo spoon), so as to not scratch the pan's surface.
- Saute for 8-10 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and liquid has evaporated. Stir occasionally. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Nutrition
Julie says
Hi I'm after list low carb foods, so i don't become diabetic. Thanks
Glenice Pontifex says
I haven't made this but I was wondering if you can freeze fresh mushrooms. I cooked and stuffed some once and they were ok but not fresh. Thank you Glenice Pontifex
Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, LDN says
You technically can, but to be honest I usually don't prefer previously frozen mushrooms. I find previously frozen mushrooms are usually better in a mixed dish (i.e. a stew or casserole) as opposed to starring on their own, but that's my own (somewhat particular) preference. 🙂 Hope that helps!
Cassie says
You don't mention when to add the vinegar or spices. Could you please elaborate? Thank you!
Lindsey says
Hey Cassie! It's not vinegar, it's white wine. And step 1 of the recipe says to add all ingredients after the oil is heated, so that would be when you would add the white wine and seasonings. Thanks! 🙂
Liz says
Hey Lidsey,
Thanks for this recipe ! I can't wait to try it ! What can I use in place of white wine ? Or can I just omit it ?
Lindsey says
I wouldn't omit it, but maybe try something else a little acidic - like white wine vinegar, lemon juice, or balsamic vinegar (a white balsamic vinegar wouldn't impact the color of the finished product as much). Good luck!