Description
Sautéed Mushrooms with Spinach adds delicious depth to your dinner plate, delivering earthy richness with tender greens that complement any main course perfectly. Quickly tossed in a hot skillet, this simple side dish brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces white button mushrooms
- 4 cups fresh spinach
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
Fats and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Thoroughly clean the 16 ounces of white button mushrooms using a damp paper towel, removing any dirt from their surface.
- Slice the mushrooms into uniform ¼-inch thick pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent appearance.
- Finely mince the 2 garlic cloves into tiny pieces that will spread flavor throughout the dish.
- Pour 3 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet, heating over medium-high heat for exactly 2 minutes until the oil becomes shimmery.
- Carefully spread the sliced mushrooms in a single layer across the hot skillet, preventing overcrowding to achieve proper browning.
- Sauté the mushrooms for precisely 5-6 minutes, stirring every minute to help them release moisture and develop a golden-brown color.
- Scatter the minced garlic into the skillet, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to prevent burning while releasing its aromatic qualities.
- Drop 2 tablespoons unsalted butter into the skillet, allowing it to melt and create a glossy coating over your mushrooms.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper across the mixture, stirring to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Gently add 4 cups fresh spinach to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the leaves wilt but maintain their bright green color.
- Transfer the sautéed mushrooms and spinach to a serving dish, ensuring you capture all the flavorful pan juices.
Notes
- Clean mushrooms gently with a damp paper towel to avoid waterlogging them and preserve their delicate texture.
- Ensure your skillet is hot before adding mushrooms so they brown beautifully instead of steaming and turning soggy.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for a richer flavor that enhances the earthiness of the mushrooms.
- For a dairy-free version, replace butter with coconut oil or additional olive oil to maintain the dish’s smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg