Description
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms feature tender button mushrooms cooked in a luscious plant-based cream sauce infused with fragrant garlic and enhanced by the smoky crunch of smoked turkey bacon. Finished with a natural gelling agent for a silky texture, this rich and savory dish is perfect as a side or main for any occasion, easy to customize and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
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Mushrooms and Bacon
- 300g fresh button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 100g smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Flavorings and Seasonings
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Sauce and Texture
- 200ml plant-based cream
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Clean and slice the mushrooms evenly for even cooking. Finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the smoked turkey bacon into small pieces to build layers of flavor.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Bacon: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and slightly caramelized. Add the smoked turkey bacon and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until crispy and fragrant.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it. Mix in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Pour in Plant-Based Cream: Reduce heat to low and gently pour in the plant-based cream. Stir to meld flavors and thicken the sauce slightly. Add the natural gelling agent and mix thoroughly to achieve a luxuriously creamy texture.
- Finish with Apple Cider Vinegar and Parsley: Add a splash of apple cider vinegar (natural) to brighten the sauce. Fold in chopped fresh parsley, give a final stir, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm mushrooms for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure mushrooms brown instead of steam.
- Simmer sauce on low heat to prevent splitting of the plant-based cream.
- Add garlic after mushrooms have softened to avoid burning.
- Use natural gelling agent sparingly to keep the texture smooth and not stiff.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: creamy garlic mushrooms, plant-based cream, smoked turkey bacon, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, vegan sauce, gluten free appetizer, mushroom recipe