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Quick and Simple Mushroom Side Dish with Onion
This Mushroom Side Dish is a surefire way to elevate any meal. Sautéed mushrooms make the perfect side dish that comes together in 15 minutes and only requires 4 ingredients.
I come from a family that absolutely loves mushrooms. We eat them as a side, we top our burgers with mushrooms, and we definitely don’t shy away from adding them onto pizzas. But if you’re someone who doesn’t fancy mushrooms, give this gluten free recipe a try. It might just pull you onto the other side.
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I make this Simple Mushroom Dish because:
- Making a plant-based side is so easy. Sometimes, making an entree can take too much time. Having to add a side dish or two with it can be overwhelming. This is my go-to side dish because I can whip it up while I’m making my main dish.
- I usually have all the ingredients at home. Maybe it’s the mushrooms I grab while running errands. But everything else: extra virgin olive oil, salt, and onions? I usually have that at home.
- This simple recipe is delicious. For a recipe that comes together in 15 minutes with only 4 ingredients, it sure does taste amazing.
- Mushrooms make an easy side dish that’s healthy! Mushrooms work wonders for our immune system. A tasty dish that gives our bodies some needed antioxidants? That’s a quick and easy recipe for knocking out two birds with one stone.
Try making this the next time you’re in a rut for a side dish! Or make this simple mushroom dish to elevate your homemade burgers!
Key Ingredients
Mushrooms are rich in vitamin D, supporting your immune system and bone health.
Add in your sliced mushrooms, and stir occasionally sauté the mushrooms.
Onion is filled with quercetin, an antioxidant which lowers inflammation.
Along with those ingredients, you will need salt and extra virgin olive oil.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to make this Mushroom Side Dish with Onion
Step 1: Prep the mushrooms and onion
Wash mushrooms gently and quickly and slice them. Slice the onion as thin as possible.
Step 2: Sauté the mushrooms
Into a pan add extra virgin olive oil.
Add in your sliced mushrooms, and stir occasionally sauté the mushrooms.
Step 3: Season and add onion
Salt to taste (I add about ¼ tsp.)
As soon as the mushrooms begin to brown, add in the chopped onion.
Step 4: Sauté until cooked
Stir and sauté for another 5 minutes.
Expert Tips:
- This mushroom and onion dish pairs well with various mains—try it alongside grilled chicken, pasta, ribeye steaks, or as a topping for toast.
- Cook mushrooms in batches if needed. Overcrowding can lead to steaming instead of sautéing, affecting the texture, even in a large pan.
- Opt for fresh mushrooms. If available, mix different mushroom varieties for a more complex flavor. Shiitake mushrooms combine well with cremini mushrooms in this dish.
- Home cooks know: fresh herbs elevate a recipe! Feel free to use your favorite herbs for improved flavor and texture.
- Incorporate fresh garlic cloves when sautéing with the onion for a rich garlic-y taste.
- A splash of lemon juice into the skillet at the end works wonders and enhances the flavors of this amazing and simple side dish.
Recipe FAQs:
Absolutely, minced garlic can enhance the taste. Add it one minute before the mushrooms are done to prevent them from burning. Also, garnish with fresh parsley for great taste and presentation.
Ensure the pan is hot before adding mushrooms. Cook them in a single layer to allow the excess moisture to evaporate.
Common choices include button mushrooms, cremini, or shiitake. Experiment with a mix to discover your preferred flavor.
Absolutely! This mushroom and onion mix makes a delightful topping for grain bowls, pizzas, baked potatoes, or as a bruschetta topping.
Here are some more tasty mushroom recipes you’ll love:
- A Quick, Creamy, and Delicious Mushroom Crostini Recipe creates the perfect appetizer! Golden brown mushrooms on toast is one of the best side dish recipes to make for a meal.
- You can learn the Best Way to Make Chicken in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce right at home!
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Quick and Simple Mushroom Side Dish with Onion
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly chopped
- salt
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
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Wash mushrooms gently and quickly and slice them. Slice the onion as thin as possible.
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Into a pan add extra virgin olive oil. Add in your sliced mushrooms, and stir occasionally sauté the mushrooms.3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb mushrooms,
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Salt to taste (I add about ¼ tsp.) As soon as the mushrooms begin to brown, add in the chopped onion.salt, 1 small onion,
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Stir and sauté for another 5 minutes.
