Description
Honey and Garlic Roasted Mushrooms bring earthy goodness straight from your kitchen, making weeknight dinners feel special without any complicated prep work. Caramelized edges and a sweet-savory glaze turn humble mushrooms into a side dish that disappears faster than you can serve them.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms:
- 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms
Primary Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Clean 1 pound of mushrooms with a damp paper towel, avoiding water. Trim stems slightly while keeping them attached.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the mushrooms in a large mixing bowl. Gently toss until each mushroom is completely coated. Scrape every bit of sauce from the bowl.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread mushrooms in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching each other. This prevents steaming and promotes roasting.
- Roast mushrooms at 400°F for 20 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking to ensure even caramelization. Watch the sauce transform into a sticky glaze.
- Remove mushrooms when they turn golden brown and tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle remaining sauce from the baking sheet over the top.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Store any leftover mushrooms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating gently to maintain their texture.
- For a vegan version, swap honey with maple syrup and use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep the same deep flavor profile.
- Choose firm, fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for the best roasting results, avoiding anything that looks soft or damaged.
- Add red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick if your taste buds enjoy a little heat with the sweet and savory notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 83 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 374 mg
- Fat: 4.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.2 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 2.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg