Enchanted Forest Mushrooms

Featured in: Herb-Inspired Dishes

This dish brings a vibrant mix of wild mushrooms gently cooked with butter, olive oil, shallots, and garlic to awaken rich woodland flavors. Fresh thyme and parsley add bright herbal notes, while a splash of dry white wine deglazes the pan, enhancing depth and aroma. Quickly sautéed until golden and tender, this elegant blend is perfect as a side, topping, or accompaniment to various mains. Garnishing with chives and lemon zest adds freshness and contrast. Simple, savory, and naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.

Updated on Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:02:00 GMT
Sizzling Enchanted Forest Mushrooms, golden brown, with fresh herbs and a hint of white wine. Save to Pinterest
Sizzling Enchanted Forest Mushrooms, golden brown, with fresh herbs and a hint of white wine. | velvetthyme.com

A magical sauté of wild forest mushrooms with garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of white wine, bringing woodland flavors to your table.

I love making this dish as it fills my kitchen with the aroma of the forest and it perfectly complements any meal.

Ingredients

  • Wild Mushrooms: 500 g mixed wild mushrooms (chanterelles, porcini, shiitake, oyster)
  • Aromatics & Herbs: 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 shallots finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Deglaze & Finish: 60 ml dry white wine, Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Garnish: 1 tbsp chives finely sliced optional, Zest of 1/2 lemon optional

Instructions

Step 1:
Clean the mushrooms gently with a brush or damp cloth trim and slice large pieces if needed.
Step 2:
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3:
Add the shallots and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
Step 4:
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5:
Add the mushrooms and thyme sauté for 57 minutes stirring occasionally until the mushrooms are golden and most liquid has evaporated.
Step 6:
Deglaze the pan with white wine scraping up any browned bits cook for 23 minutes until the wine has mostly reduced.
Step 7:
Season with salt and pepper Remove from heat and stir in the parsley.
Step 8:
Transfer to a serving dish garnish with chives and lemon zest if desired Serve immediately.
Savory Enchanted Forest Mushrooms, perfectly sautéed wild mushrooms, ready to serve as a side dish. Save to Pinterest
Savory Enchanted Forest Mushrooms, perfectly sautéed wild mushrooms, ready to serve as a side dish. | velvetthyme.com

This recipe always brings my family together around the dinner table sharing stories and laughter.

Required Tools

Large skillet Wooden spoon or spatula Chefs knife Cutting board

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (butter) For dairy-free or vegan needs substitute plant-based butter or use only olive oil Always check ingredient labels for allergens

Nutritional Information

Calories 120 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 8 g Protein 4 g

Tender Enchanted Forest Mushrooms, showcasing mixed wild mushrooms with a delightful garlic and herb aroma. Save to Pinterest
Tender Enchanted Forest Mushrooms, showcasing mixed wild mushrooms with a delightful garlic and herb aroma. | velvetthyme.com

Prepare this enchanted forest mushroom sauté whenever you want to bring a touch of woodland magic to your meal.

Enchanted Forest Mushrooms

A flavorful sauté of wild mushrooms with garlic, herbs, and white wine creating deep forest-inspired taste.

Prep time
15 min
Time for cooking
15 min
Total process time
30 min
Created by Velvet Thyme Eleanor Hayes

Recipe category Herb-Inspired Dishes

Skill level Easy

Cuisine type French

Yield amount 4 Number of servings

Dietary details Vegetarian-friendly, Free from gluten

List of ingredients

Wild Mushrooms

01 1.1 lb mixed wild mushrooms (chanterelles, porcini, shiitake, oyster)

Aromatics & Herbs

01 2 tbsp unsalted butter
02 1 tbsp olive oil
03 2 shallots, finely chopped
04 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
06 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Deglaze & Finish

01 1/4 cup dry white wine
02 Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Garnish

01 1 tbsp chives, finely sliced (optional)
02 Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)

How to make it

Step 01

Prepare Mushrooms: Clean mushrooms gently with a brush or damp cloth; trim and slice larger pieces as needed.

Step 02

Heat Fats: Warm butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and combined.

Step 03

Sauté Shallots: Add finely chopped shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until translucent.

Step 04

Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 05

Cook Mushrooms and Thyme: Incorporate mushrooms and fresh thyme leaves; sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until mushrooms are golden and most liquid has evaporated.

Step 06

Deglaze with Wine: Pour in dry white wine, scraping up browned bits; cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wine is mostly reduced.

Step 07

Season and Finish: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, remove from heat, and stir in chopped parsley.

Step 08

Serve: Transfer to serving dish and garnish with chives and lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately.

Essential tools

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board

Allergy warnings

Be sure to carefully review every ingredient for allergens and seek expert advice as needed.
  • Contains dairy from butter; for dairy-free or vegan requirements, substitute with plant-based butter or omit.

Nutrition details per serving

Details here are meant for guidance. Please contact health professionals for medical advice.
  • Calorie count: 120
  • Fat content: 7 g
  • Carbohydrate: 8 g
  • Protein amount: 4 g