Garlic and Herb Slow Cooker Mushrooms

This healthy version of steakhouse-worthy slow cooker mushrooms with garlic and herbs are a must-try for any mushroom lover.

And you don’t need pounds of butter — there are ways to coax the same amount of flavor into your own mushrooms at home.

The slow cooker does almost all the work here. Simply add your mushrooms of choice, herbs, and broth, and cook until tender.

You’ll need a pound of mushrooms, so choose your favorite (or use different varieties). While cooking, the mushrooms will absorb flavors from the garlic, thyme, and bay leaves.

And because the slow cooker is, well, slower, it gives the herbs more time to infuse into the mushrooms. Near the end, almond milk and a smidgen of butter get added for extra creaminess and flavor.

Serve these slow cooker mushrooms as a side dish with any lean protein, spoon them on top of pasta or zucchini noodles, or try them with scrambled eggs.

Slow Cooker Garlic and Herb Mushrooms

This healthy version of steakhouse-worthy slow cooker mushrooms with garlic and herbs are a must-try for any mushroom lover.

Servings 4 servings, approx. ½ cup each

• 1
  lb.
  whole mushrooms, (like brown, button, or cremini), stems trimmed
• 4
  cloves
  garlic, finely chopped
• 2
  Tbsp
  finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1
  bay leaf
• ½
  cup
  low-sodium organic vegetable broth
• Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
• ¼
  cup
  unsweetened almond milk
• 2
  Tbsp
  unsalted butter
• 2
  Tbsp
  chopped fresh parsley (for garnish; optional)

1. Place mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf in a 3-quart slow cooker.

2. Add broth. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Mix well; cover. Cook on high for 1 to 1½ hours (or on low for 3 to 3½ hours), or until tender.

3. Add almond milk and butter; cook for an additional 30 minutes.

4. Garnish with parsley if desired; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Garlic and Herb Mushrooms

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 91
Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 15mg5%

Sodium 200mg9%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Tips:

• You can substitute other woody herbs like rosemary, oregano, or lavender for the thyme. Woody herbs are better in the slow cooker than soft herbs and stand up to long cooking times.

Container Equivalents1 Green1½ tsp.

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Photographs by Anguel Dimov and Brianne B of Natural Girl Modern World