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Roasted Mushrooms with Thyme and Cayenne

This recipe features roasted mushrooms with thyme and cayenne, offering a flavorful and easy veggie side dish. It includes make-ahead tips for busy individuals and families.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 4 pound mushrooms combination of crimini, royal trumpet, maitake, and oyster mushrooms recommended
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
For the Shallots and Dressing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 pound shallots cleaned and sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Clean the mushrooms and cut them into bite-sized pieces. If using larger mushrooms, you can quarter or halve them.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the mushrooms with grapeseed oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the mushrooms in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned, stirring halfway through.
  4. While the mushrooms are roasting, prepare the shallot mixture. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, sliced shallots, olive oil, chopped thyme, cayenne pepper, and red wine vinegar. Stir to combine.
  5. Once the mushrooms are roasted, remove them from the oven. Add the shallot mixture to the baking sheet with the hot mushrooms and toss gently to combine. The residual heat will soften the shallots and meld the flavors.
  6. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before serving. This dish can be made ahead and gently reheated, or served at room temperature.

Notes

To make ahead, roast the mushrooms and prepare the shallot mixture separately. Combine them just before serving, or up to an hour in advance and let them sit at room temperature. You can also gently reheat the combined dish in a low oven or microwave.

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