Caramelized Mushrooms

These delicious caramelized mushrooms are savory and sweet from garlic, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup. They taste great as a side or on burgers, salads, and bowls.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 96kcal

Author Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

Equipment

Cast iron skillet (or any kind)

Ingredients

1 pound mushrooms baby bella or button work well but can use any
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fresh herbs if desired, such as thyme or rosemary

Instructions

Prepare the mushrooms by wiping them clean and trimming off any dried out pieces of the stems. Slice them into small pieces.
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and spread them out in a single layer. Let them cook without touching them at all for 5 minutes. Then, stir and spread them back out in a single layer. Let them cook for another 5 minutes (or until their liquid completely evaporates) without touching them. Resist the urge to stir!
Once the mushrooms have shrunk down and are dark brown, stir in the garlic, balsamic, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the mushrooms and cook for a couple more minutes or until they are crispy and slightly sticky. Remove from heat and sprinkle in some fresh herbs if desired.
Serve the mushrooms as desired, such as on toast, burgers, steak, salads, or on their own as a side dish. Enjoy!
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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet to keep them crispy or in a microwave.

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