Description
Delicious balsamic marinated mushrooms roasted to perfection with garlic and thyme, then tossed in a tangy balsamic vinegar and olive oil marinade. Perfect as a flavorful side dish or versatile addition to meals, grazing boards, or toast.
Ingredients
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Roasted Mushrooms:
- 700g small whole white mushrooms or halved larger ones
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves with skin on, smashed
Balsamic Marinade:
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (375°F), or 180°C if using a fan-forced oven, to prepare for roasting the mushrooms.
- Season Mushrooms: Place the mushrooms in a roasting pan in a single layer. Toss them first with olive oil, then add salt, pepper, thyme, minced garlic, and smashed garlic cloves. Toss again to evenly coat the mushrooms with seasoning.
- Roast Mushrooms: Roast the mushrooms for 35 minutes, tossing them well at the 20-minute mark to ensure even cooking and browning until they are soft and golden.
- Prepare Marinade: While the mushrooms are hot, transfer them along with all their cooking juices into a bowl. Add the balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then toss thoroughly to combine.
- Marinate: Allow the mushrooms to cool and marinate uncovered at room temperature for 2 hours, tossing once or twice during this time. For deeper flavor, cover and refrigerate them overnight once cooled.
- Serve: Serve the marinated mushrooms at room temperature or slightly warmed for the best flavor. Use the flavorful juices as a dressing or sauce.
Notes
- Use a roasting pan instead of a tray for easier tossing during cooking.
- Mushrooms shrink significantly while roasting, so spread them in a single layer but snugly.
- Smashed garlic cloves with skins add gentle garlic aroma without overwhelming the dish.
- The marinade can be adjusted, adding more balsamic vinegar or olive oil to taste.
- These mushrooms pair beautifully with toast topped with soft cheese, creamy risotto, or as part of a grazing board.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
