Description
This recipe for Crispy Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic & Thyme delivers an irresistible combination of earthy mushrooms roasted to golden perfection with fragrant garlic and fresh thyme. A simple yet flavorful side dish that’s perfect for enhancing any meal with its crispy texture and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 400 grams chestnut mushrooms (about 1 lb)
- 200 grams shiitake mushrooms (about 1/2 lb)
- 200 grams oyster mushrooms (about 1/2 lb)
Seasoning & Herbs
- 8 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) to get it ready for roasting the mushrooms to a crispy, golden finish.
- Prepare the mushrooms: Thoroughly wash all the mushrooms, rubbing gently to remove any dirt. Drain them well using a colander, then slice them thinly for even roasting.
- Arrange and season: Spread the mushroom slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the mushrooms, then sprinkle the black pepper and salt on top.
- Initial roasting: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the mushrooms for 20 minutes. If there is excess liquid, drain it. Use a fork to flip each mushroom slice to ensure even browning on both sides.
- Continue roasting: Roast the mushrooms for another 20 minutes or until they turn evenly golden brown. Add more olive oil or roast longer if needed to achieve desired crispiness.
- Add garlic and thyme: About 5 minutes before the mushrooms are perfectly browned, sprinkle the sliced garlic cloves and fresh thyme sprigs over the top. Roast for the final 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse and the mushrooms to become perfectly crispy.
- Serve and garnish: Remove the mushrooms from the oven and garnish with additional fresh garlic slices and thyme sprigs if desired. Best enjoyed hot as a savory side dish or topping.
Notes
- Use a mix of chestnut, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms for the best flavor and texture variety.
- Ensure mushrooms are sliced thinly and spread in a single layer to get crispy edges.
- Draining excess moisture after the initial roast step is key to achieving crispiness.
- Add fresh garlic and thyme late in the cooking process so they become fragrant without burning.
- This recipe yields about 1.5 cups of crispy roasted mushrooms, perfect for 6 servings as a side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 208 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
