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Italian Sautéed Mushrooms (funghi trifolati)
Italian Sautéed Mushrooms (Funghi Trifolati) are a classic Italian side dish made with fresh mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and parsley. Simple, flavorful, and ready in just a few minutes, they're especially popular in fall but can be enjoyed all year round.In Italian cooking, the term trifolati refers to a simple preparation in which mushrooms are sautéed with garlic and parsley, bringing out their natural flavor without overpowering it.
Ingredients
- 800 g fresh mushrooms (white button mushrooms, cremini, porcini, or a mix) - about 1¾ lb
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- fine salt - to taste
- freshly ground black pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Start by cleaning the mushrooms. Choose fresh, firm mushrooms without any slimy or damaged spots.Trim off the earthy ends of the stems with a small knife. Then gently remove any remaining dirt using a soft brush or a slightly damp cloth.
- Place the cleaned mushrooms on a cutting board and slice them about 4 mm (roughly ⅛ inch) thick using a sharp knife.Try to keep the slices fairly even so they cook at the same rate. If you're using different types of mushrooms, cut them into similar-sized pieces.
- Pour the extra virgin olive oil into a large skillet and add the peeled, lightly crushed garlic cloves.Heat over medium heat for about 30–60 seconds, just until the garlic releases its aroma. Be careful not to let it brown or burn.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cook uncovered over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and most of the liquid they release has evaporated.
- Meanwhile, finely chop the fresh parsley.
- Add it to the mushrooms during the last minute of cooking and stir gently to distribute it evenly.
- Your Italian sautéed mushrooms (funghi trifolati) are ready!Serve them hot or warm as a delicious side dish, or use them to add flavor to pasta, risotto, meat dishes, and many other Italian recipes.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 659mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 253IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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