Easy Caramelized Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions

View on some caramelized mushrooms and onions in a bowl with a large spoon.

Easy Caramelized Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions

These caramelized mushrooms and onions are so easy to make and add lots of flavor to so many dishes. They are done within 30 minutes and pair well with burgers, pasta, rice, risotto, sandwiches and more. Plus, this recipe is vegan and gluten-free!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy, Vegan, vegetables, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 23kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

1 large yellow or sweet onion peeled and sliced in about ¼-inch thick
8 oz mushrooms cleaned and sliced in about ¼-inch thick
olive oil to cook
salt to taste

Instructions

Warm up a large skillet on medium heat with a bit of olive oil. Then, add the sliced onion with a pinch of salt. Stir them in the hot pan and then, disperse them in a single layer. Let them cook for about 10 minutes before adding the mushrooms and try not to move them around too often so they can brown and caramelize.
Meanwhile, clean and pat dry the mushrooms. Then, slice.
Once the onions are slightly brown and have been cooking for about 10 minutes, then add the mushrooms with another pinch of salt. Stir them and then, let the vegetables cook for another 15-20 minutes. Keep the heat on low or medium and also, try not to move them around too often. The trick is to leave them untouched for 3-5 minutes at the time before stirring in the pan.
Once the vegetables look done, then serve with extra sea salt and you can sprinkle some fresh herbs over. Use in burgers, pasta, sandwiches, rice, risotto or pizza, and more.

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Notes

Storage tips: keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. You can reheat using the microwave or the stove. Can also be frozen.
Flavor boosters: you can add more ingredients to the pan to add more flavors, such as vegan butter, red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce and more. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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