Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms with Thyme
These slow-cooked caramelized onions and mushrooms are rich in flavor and can be served on their own or paired with other favorite dishes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 88kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms or button mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 2 small-med sweet yellow onions approx. 2 cups sliced
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Mushrooms
- Use a damp paper towel to brush any dirt off of the mushrooms. (Note 1)
- Cut into thin slices. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter. When melted add the sliced mushrooms.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until brown. Season with salt and pepper and thyme. Stir together and transfer to a plate.
Onions
- While the mushrooms are cooking, slice the onions into thin slices.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet used to cook the mushrooms. Add the onions, stirring to coat with the butter. Reduce the temperature to medium-low and cook for 20-30 minutes until soft and golden brown. (Note 2)
- Season with salt and pepper. Add the mushrooms back to the pan and toss with the onions. (Note 3)
Notes
- Do not clean mushrooms by dipping in water or holding them under running water. They are very porous and will become water-logged and soggy.
- If the onions start to dry out, add 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce for added flavor if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg