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Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Rich, savory mushrooms cooked in butter with aromatic garlic. A perfect low-carb side dish that’s restaurant-quality but ready in minutes.

Prep time: 3 mins Cook time: 7 mins Total time: 10 mins Servings: 1 Calories: ~60 cals/serving Net carbs: 2g net carbs/serving

About The Recipe

These garlic butter mushrooms are incredibly flavorful and come together in just 10 minutes. The combination of butter, garlic, and mushrooms creates a savory side dish that pairs perfectly with steak or other grilled meats. Perfect for keto and low-carb meal plans.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms (any variety - button, cremini, or baby bella work well)
1 clove garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon minced garlic from jar)
Salt and pepper to taste

Shopping List

Produce

1 cup mushrooms (any variety)
1 clove fresh garlic (or use jarred minced garlic)

Dairy

1 tablespoon butter

Spices

Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Melt the butter. In a pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
Add garlic. Add the minced garlic clove to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Cook mushrooms. Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook until they’re golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. The mushrooms will release moisture as they cook.
Season. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve. Continue cooking until the mushrooms are tender and any excess liquid has evaporated. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving:

Calories: ~60 cals
Net Carbs: 2g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 0g (from mushrooms; additional fat from butter not included in vegetable macros)

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the pan - mushrooms need space to brown properly
If mushrooms release too much liquid, increase heat slightly to evaporate
For extra flavor, add fresh thyme or parsley at the end
Can be made ahead and reheated gently
These mushrooms are excellent on top of steaks or alongside grilled chicken
Use high-quality butter for best flavor