Vegan Lemon Garlic Mushrooms
These vibrant vegan lemon garlic mushrooms are quick to prepare and feature earthy mushrooms coated in a zesty lemon sauce. Sautéed until tender and golden, they boast a glossy finish and a lively citrus aroma, perfect for a fresh, comforting meal or side dish.
Equipment
- 10-inch skillet
- Spatula
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Juicer or reamer
Ingredients
- 16 oz cremini or button mushrooms cleaned and sliced in halves or thick slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin preferred
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest zest before juicing
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs parsley or thyme, chopped
- to taste salt flaky sea salt preferred
- to taste black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: slice the garlic thinly, zest the lemon before juicing it, and clean and halve or slice the mushrooms.
- Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, letting it shimmer and warm evenly.
- Add the sliced garlic to the hot oil and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant and just starting to turn golden, filling the kitchen with a nutty aroma.
- Add the mushrooms in a single layer and let them cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until they develop a deep golden color and start to brown on the bottom.
- Stir or flip the mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they release some liquid and become tender, with browned, crispy edges.
- Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sprinkle the lemon zest over the mushrooms, stirring to coat everything evenly. Let cook for 1 minute until the sauce glazes the mushrooms and thickens slightly.
- Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed. Sprinkle with chopped herbs for a fresh, herbal note.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the mushrooms rest for a minute, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken further.
- Serve the vibrant lemon garlic mushrooms immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired, while still warm and fragrant.