Slow Cooker Mushrooms with Garlic and Herbs
This healthy version of steak house-worthy slow cooker mushrooms with garlic and herbs are a must-try for any mushroom lover.
If you want to avoid butter, you can substitute the small amount used in this recipe with an all-natural butter substitute or opt for olive oil instead.
The slow cooker does almost all the work here. Simply add your mushrooms of choice, herbs and broth, and cook until tender. You’ll need a pound of mushrooms, so choose your favorite (or use different varieties). While cooking, the mushrooms will absorb flavors from the garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. And because the slow cooker is well, slower, it gives the herbs more time to infuse into the mushrooms. Near the end, almond milk and a smidgen of butter get added for extra creaminess and flavor. The results are absolutely divine.
Serve these slow cooker mushrooms as a side dish with any lean protein, spoon on top of pasta or zucchini noodles, or try them with scrambled eggs for a memorable breakfast. They also make an excellent hors d’oeuvre, just break out toothpicks for your guests and serve!
Ingredients :
- 1 lb. whole mushrooms (like brown, button, or cremini), stems trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup low-sodium organic vegetable broth
- Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (for garnish; optional)
Instructions
Instructions :
Place mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf in a 3-quart slow cooker.
Add broth. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Mix well; cover. Cook on high for 1 to 1½ hours (or on low for 3 to 3½ hours), or until tender.
Add almond milk and butter; cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Garnish with parsley if desired; serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Tips:
You can substitute other woody herbs like rosemary, oregano, or lavender for the thyme. Woody herbs are better in the slow cooker than soft herbs and stand up to long cooking times.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 91
Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 200 mg
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
P90X/P90X2 Portions
1 Vegetable
½ Fat
P90X3 Portions
½ Carb
1½ Fat
Body Beast Portions
1½ Vegetable
1½ Fat
Containers
1 Green
1½ tsp.