GARLIC BUTTER MUSHROOMS & ONIONS

These Garlic butter mushrooms are the perfect vegetarian side dish to share. Make a double batch because they’re so good. 

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 6 servings 

INGREDIENTS

• 16 ounces (454 g) small button mushrooms
• 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 4 cloves (4 cloves) garlic , chopped or crushed
• 1 (1 ) medium onion , minced
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken stock or white wine
• Zest from 1 medium lemon
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili flakes , or taste
• 4 tablespoons (60 ml) butter , divided

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped parsley
• kosher salt or sea salt , to taste
• fresh cracked black pepper , to taste

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Brush the mushrooms clean. Trim the bottoms of the stems of the mushrooms if dried out. Keep the mushrooms whole, or if they are large, cut them in half.
• Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil then add mushrooms. Cook and stir mushrooms until they start to brown & caramelize, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add 2 Tablespoons of the butter, let it melt a bit, then and then add onions and garlic. Cook until lightly caramelized and softened, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add stock or wine, lemon zest, lemon juice and chili flakes. Cook for about 2 minutes or until liquid reduces down a bit.
• Add remaining 2 Tablespoons butter and chopped parsley, cook for an additional 1 minute.
• Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Credit to: whiteonricecouple