Description

Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms are a flavorful and tender vegan side dish featuring whole cremini or button mushrooms roasted to perfection in a savory mix of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and fresh thyme. These caramelized mushrooms make a delicious accompaniment to grilled meats, pasta, or grain bowls and can be easily prepared in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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For the Mushrooms

1½ pounds whole cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

For Garnish (Optional)

Chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, thyme, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
Toss mushrooms: Add the cleaned and trimmed whole mushrooms to the bowl and toss them thoroughly to coat each mushroom evenly with the marinade mixture.
Arrange for roasting: Spread the coated mushrooms in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow even roasting.
Roast the mushrooms: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time to promote even caramelization and tenderness.
Serve and garnish: Once tender and caramelized, transfer the roasted mushrooms to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm as a delicious side dish or addition to your favorite meals.

Notes

These mushrooms work wonderfully as a side dish, complementing grilled meats perfectly.
Try tossing them into pasta, grain bowls, or salads for added flavor and texture.
You can double the marinade quantities for a saucier mushroom dish.
For an extra burst of flavor, reduce the leftover marinade in a skillet and drizzle it over the roasted mushrooms before serving.