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Champiñones con Cebolla y Ajo

Spanish Mushrooms with Onions & Garlic

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 211 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 75 ml
  • 1 lbs white mushrooms 450 grams
  • 1 large brown onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads .17 grams
  • handful fresh parsley
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut the onion into 1/4 inch (.635 cm) thick rounds, roughly chop the garlic, finely grate the tomatoes and rinse the mushrooms for 4 to 5 seconds under water, then pat them completely dry, making sure to remove any excess dirt

  2. Heat a large fry pan with a medium high heat

  3. After a couple of minutes add in 3 tbsp (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil and the mushrooms, mix together, then place the mushrooms in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without mixing, after 2 minutes mix the mushrooms and once again place in a single layer and go for 2 minutes, continue to cook the mushrooms in this method until they´re lightly golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes

  4. Once the mushrooms are lightly golden brown, season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside

  5. Using the same pan, lower to a medium heat, add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil and the sliced onion, mix together, after 6 to 7 minutes and the onion is lightly browned, add in the garlic, continue to mix, after 1 minute add in the paprika and saffron, quickly mix together, then add in the grated tomato and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and then simmer without mixing

  6. After 3 to 4 minutes and the grated tomato has slightly thickened, add the mushrooms back into the pan, mix together, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes

  7. Transfer into a large serving dish and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Saffron and Spanish Paprika I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Mushrooms with Onions & Garlic
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Sodium 302mg13%
Potassium 579mg17%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 636IU13%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.