OVEN-ROASTED MUSHROOMS IN OLIVE OIL WITH HERBS
Tender, flavorful mushrooms slow-cooked in aromatic olive oil with garlic and herbs. This versatile dish can be served whole or sliced and adds a rich, savory note to any meal. The infused oil is perfect for drizzling over salads, spreading on toast, or enhancing sauces.
🕒 Prep Time: 10 min
🍳 Cook Time: 1–1.5 hours
🍰 Yields: About 4 servings as a side or appetizer
Ingredients
- 500 g mushrooms (preferably brown champignon)
- 500 ml olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh or dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: 1 sprig rosemary, tarragon, or 1 bay leaf
Instructions
1. Prepare the Mushrooms
- Remove mushroom stems and gently wipe caps with a damp cloth.
- Place mushrooms in a wide, oven-safe dish, allowing some crowding as they will shrink during cooking to form a single layer.
- Sprinkle with salt and toss gently.
2. Add Aromatics and Oil
- Scatter garlic slices and thyme sprigs evenly among the mushrooms. Add optional herbs if desired.
- Pour enough olive oil to cover the mushrooms’ first layer (approximately 2 cups, depending on your dish size).
3. Heat and Roast
- Place the dish on the stove over medium heat and warm the oil just until tiny bubbles form around the mushrooms.
- Immediately transfer the dish to a preheated oven at 90°C (195°F).
- Roast for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until mushrooms are tender and buttery inside—check by tasting. Cooking time varies by mushroom size.
- Turn off the oven and let mushrooms cool inside.
4. Store and Serve
- Transfer mushrooms to a clean jar, pouring in enough olive oil to cover completely. Avoid adding the dark mushroom juice from the bottom of the baking dish, as it shortens shelf life.
- The remaining aromatic oil can be frozen and used later in rice dishes, bruschetta, sauces, or for frying bread and omelettes.
- Keep refrigerated; mushrooms last about 2 weeks.
💡 Tips
- Use gentle heat to slowly infuse flavors without frying the mushrooms.
- The infused olive oil is a flavorful byproduct—save it for cooking and dressing dishes.
- Serve mushrooms whole for presentation or sliced for easy use in recipes.
- Adjust herbs to your preference; rosemary and tarragon add lovely variations.
🎉 Perfect For
- Appetizers and side dishes
- Enhancing salads, sandwiches, and warm dishes
- Flavoring Mediterranean-style meals
📝 Final Thoughts
These oven-roasted mushrooms offer a luxurious texture and deep herb-infused flavor, all preserved in rich olive oil. Their versatility and long shelf life make them a fantastic addition to any kitchen, bringing gourmet taste with minimal effort.