Lemon, Thyme, and Garlic Mushrooms – Vegan

November 9, 2023

Incredibly flavoursome, and easy to prepare! Mushrooms are one of my favourite vegetables, they're so versatile and the I love the taste of them. They can be really filling too, and are low in calories, so you can devour heaps of them and not feel guilty!

This recipe is also great because it only has a few ingredients, and can be put together quickly.

These creamy tasting mushrooms can be served as a side dish, added to pasta or risotto, they go great with eggs for brekkie, or enjoyed on their own!

With just these five main ingredients; mushroom, lemon, thyme, garlic, and butter, we are going to create a heavenly dish.

And if you're looking for more mushroom recipes, be sure to check out these:
Basic Silverbeet and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms

Dietary Requirements:

This recipe can be enjoyed (slightly modified) by everyone!

By omitting the garlic, and watching our portion size, this dish is Low FODMAP.
As we are using plant-based butter it is suitable for those with a lactose intolerance, and mushrooms naturally are gluten free.
Mushrooms are a fungus and are very unrelated nightshades.
And those following a pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan diet can enjoy this healthy dish.

Lemon, Thyme, and Garlic Mushrooms – Vegan

Prep Time: 2 min

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Serves: 2

Highly flavoursome and easy to prepare. Wow your friends and family by cooking some of these up for a side dish at your next dinner!

Ingredients

500g of small cup mushrooms
1/2 a lemon
10 sprigs of thyme
4-5 cloves of garlic (omit for Low FODMAP)
1 tsp of plant-based butter

For cooking

Olive oil
Salt and Pepper

Method

Step 1:
Cut the mushrooms into halves or quarters, so they are approximately the same size. Heat a large fry pan over low heat, lightly drizzle with oil, add the mushrooms, stir occasionally for approximately 5 minutes.

Step 2:
Meanwhile, in a ramekin zest half a lemon, and squeeze 1 tsp of juice. Finely dice the garlic, and remove the thyme leaves from the sprigs.

Step 3:
Once the mushrooms are starting to cook through, turn the heat up to medium, continue stirring them for 2 minutes and add a generous amount of salt and pepper.

Step 4:
Finally, add the remaining ingredients and stir through until the garlic starts to get some colour. Remove from heat, serve up, and enjoy! 🙂