Half-Moon Mushroom Sauté

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

Savory mushrooms sliced into half-moons and sautéed with garlic and thyme for a simple, aromatic side dish. This French quick recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs mushrooms, olive oil, and garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 95 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced into 1/4-inch half-moon slices
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, leaves only
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add the mushroom half-moon slices and cook without stirring for 3 minutes to sear, then stir and cook for 5 more minutes until golden and tender.
3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.