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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Marinated Mushrooms

    Published: Nov 13, 2021 · Modified: Apr 23, 2022 by Laura Reigel · This post may contain affiliate links

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    cocktail mushrooms marinated served with pineapple skewers

    Marinated mushrooms make a delicious snack or appetizer for the fanciest of holiday parties or the most casual of cookouts. These tender savory mushrooms are cooked and then marinated in an herbaceous brine that's zesty and satisfying.

    A bowl of mushrooms marinated in Italian seasonings and served with cocktail picks.

    What You'll Need

    This easy marinated mushroom recipe is simple to make.

    Around the holidays I double this recipe because it makes a beautiful addition to our holiday appetizer spread and I love to give it as gifts.

    marinated mushroom ingredients
    • Mushrooms. Small button mushrooms are best for this recipe. Sometimes called baby bellas. You'll want about 2 pounds of mushrooms.
    • Onion. One-quarter cup of diced onion. Usually about one-quarter of a medium sized onion. Feel free to use pearl onions in this recipe.
    • Garlic cloves. Two garlic cloves sliced thin.
    • Seasoning. Herbes de Provence or Italian Seasoning for italian mushrooms.
    • Fresh basil.
    • Oil. Extra virgin olive oil or MCT oil.
    • Vinegar. Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.
    • Salt and black pepper.

    How to Make Marinated Mushrooms

    • mushrooms and onions in a dutch oven
    • mushrooms and onions cooked down, ready to add the vinegar to marinate them
    1. Heat the oil in a large dutch oven or skillet. Add the mushrooms and onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
    2. Pour the sauteed mushrooms into a large bowl. Add the vinegar, garlic, basil, Herbes de provence, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
    3. Let the mushrooms come to room temperature.
    4. Transfer them to a quart-sized mason jar, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.
    cocktail mushrooms marinated served with pineapple skewers

    Marinated Mushroom Tips

    • A fancy jar of mushrooms makes a great hostess gifts.
    • Serve with fancy cocktail picks.
    • Serve with crostini and whipped goat cheese.
    • Always make a double batch because you're going to want more.

    How To Store

    • Store in an airtight container for up to 45 days. Make sure that the mushrooms are covered in the oil and vinegar for the longest fridge life.
    • Can this recipe for longer term storage.
    A bowl of homemade jarred mushrooms

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    Marinated Mushrooms

    Laura Reigel
    Marinated mushrooms make a delicious snack or appetizer for the fanciest of holiday parties or the most casual of cookouts. These tender savory mushrooms are cooked and then marinated in an herbaceous brine that's zesty and satisfying.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Marinating Time 1 d
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 154 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mason jars
    • dutch oven
    • Cocktail picks (4-inch)

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup oil extra virgin olive oil or MCT
    • 2 lbs button mushrooms cleaned, mushrooms can be halved or quartered if they are larger
    • ¼ cup onion diced
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 cloves garlic sliced thin
    • 1 bunch basil leaves
    • 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
    • 1 teaspooon fine sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • Heat the oil in a large dutch oven or skillet. Add the mushrooms and onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
    • Pour the mushroom mixture into a large bowl. Add the vinegar, garlic, basil, Herbes de provence, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
    • Transfer the mixture to a quart-sized mason jar, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

    Laura's Tips + Notes

    Ingredient Notes
    • Mushrooms. Small button mushrooms are best for this recipe. Sometimes called baby bellas. You'll want about 2 pounds of mushrooms.
    • Onion. One-quarter cup of diced onion. Usually about one-quarter of a medium-sized onion. You can also use pearl onions in this recipe.
    • Garlic cloves. Two garlic cloves sliced thin.
    • Seasoning. Herbes de Provence or Italian Seasoning.
    • Fresh basil.
    • Oil. Extra virgin olive oil or MCT oil.
    • Vinegar. Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.
    Serving Tips
    • A fancy jar of mushrooms makes great hostess gifts.
    • Serve with fancy cocktail picks.
    • Serve with crostini and whipped goat cheese.
    • Always make a double batch because you're going to want more.
    How To Store
    • Store in an airtight container for up to 45 days. Make sure that the mushrooms are covered in oil and vinegar for the longest fridge life.
    • Can this recipe for longer-term storage.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25 cupCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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    About Laura Reigel

    Laura is the owner and CEO of Foodology Geek. She holds a degree in Physiology and Neuroscience as well as a Certification as a Nutrition Coach. Laura uses her love of cooking and science to create healthy real food recipes that you'll love eating.

    As a certified recipe hoarder, and meal prep maven Laura is passionate about sharing her love for cooking easy from-scratch recipes. She also shares the occasional family recipe and all of the technical details.

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