Sautéed Mushroom Rings with Lemon and Thyme

A simple, elegant side dish featuring tender mushroom rings coated in a bright lemon-thyme sauce, perfect with roasted meats.

Cuisine: European

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 12 oz cremini mushrooms
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 lemon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice mushrooms into 1/4-inch rings and pat dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add mushroom rings in a single layer, cooking undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden on the bottom, then stir and cook for 4 more minutes until tender.
3. Step 3: Add minced garlic and thyme, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant, then squeeze in 1 tbsp lemon juice and add zest from half the lemon.
4. Step 4: Season with salt and pepper, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and cook for 2 minutes more until sauce reduces slightly and coats mushrooms.