Mushrooms with Onions and Thyme

Mushrooms  are mostly loved by all, especially vegetarians. They take on added flavors eagerly. Most grocery stores carry them, even the exotic kind. This delicious side is made with button or cremini mushrooms. Fancy mushrooms like shiitake, trumpet or oyster could be used as well, though I relish the taste of easily available creminis.

Sliced onions are sauteed in olive oil with garlic. Mushrooms are added along with lots of fresh thyme, paprika and tomato paste. Add a splash of red wine. Season and saute for a few minutes. Watch the mushrooms take on a coating of the spices. Then plate the mushrooms with any protein of choice.

MUSHROOMS WITH ONIONS AND THYME

Serves 4

1 Onion

3 Garlic cloves

# tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 cups Cremini Mushrooms 

1 teaspoon Tomato Paste

2 teaspoons fresh Thyme Leaves plus more sprigs for garnish

1 teaspoon Paprika

2 tablespoons Red Wine

1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt

1/2 teaspoon ground Black Pepper

Cut onion in half and slice into thin half moons.

Mince garlic.

Slice mushrooms.

Heat oil in a saucepan.

Saute onion in oil till soft and translucent. Move them aside.

Drop garlic into oil and saute till a little brown.

Add mushrooms to the pan and saute over medium high heat till slightly wilted.

Season with paprika, tomato paste, thyme, salt and pepper. 

Add red wine and stir well. Saute for a few minutes.

Garnish with sprigs of thyme.

Enjoy the mushrooms with any meat, eggs or fish.

Simple, fast and made with kitchen staples...a joy to make and eat. 

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