Description
These Creamy Garlic Mushrooms feature a rich blend of fresh mushrooms sautéed with garlic, smoky turkey bacon, and plant-based cream, creating a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy dinner. This quick and easy recipe delivers a luscious, velvety texture balanced with crispy bacon and fresh parsley for a satisfying meal or side that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 300g Button or Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
- 100g Smoked Turkey Bacon, chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 150ml Plant-Based Cream
- 2 tbsp Plant-Based Butter
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the mushrooms evenly to ensure even cooking. Finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the smoked turkey bacon into small pieces for crispiness.
- Cook the Turkey Bacon: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside, keeping the rendered fat in the pan.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Garlic: In the same skillet with the bacon fat, melt the plant-based butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook undisturbed for a few minutes to get a golden sear. Add the minced garlic and sauté until the mushrooms are tender and the garlic is aromatic.
- Add Cream and Seasonings: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the plant-based cream, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and pepper. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens to a rich, velvety consistency.
- Finish with Bacon and Parsley: Return the crispy turkey bacon to the skillet and mix well to combine all the flavors. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.
Notes
- Always use fresh mushrooms for the best flavor and texture; avoid pre-sliced ones that can turn soggy.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking mushrooms to ensure they brown instead of steaming.
- Simmer the cream gently on low heat to prevent curdling and allow flavors to meld.
- Add garlic after mushrooms have browned slightly to avoid burning and bitterness.
- For a thicker sauce, a tiny sprinkle of natural gelling agent can be added without affecting taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: creamy garlic mushrooms, plant-based cream recipe, mushroom side dish, quick garlic mushrooms, turkey bacon recipe
