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Zesty Garlic Marinated Mushrooms

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Tender mushrooms soak up a punchy marinade of garlic, vinegar, and fresh herbs for a zesty, crowd-pleasing appetizer. These marinated mushrooms are easy to make, naturally vegan and gluten-free, and perfect for parties, snacks, or salad toppers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound white button mushrooms (or cremini), cleaned and trimmed
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Clean mushrooms by gently wiping with a damp paper towel or rinsing and patting dry. Trim stems and cut large mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and mushrooms. Simmer for about 3 minutes until just tender.
  3. Transfer mushrooms with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water. Chill for 2-3 minutes, then drain and pat dry thoroughly.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Add optional lemon zest or shallot if desired.
  5. Stir in chopped parsley, dill, and oregano.
  6. Add cooled mushrooms to the marinade and toss to coat. Transfer to a glass jar or airtight container, pouring in all marinade and herbs.
  7. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, shaking or stirring occasionally.
  8. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature, garnished with extra fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate overnight. Use fresh herbs for brightness, and pat mushrooms dry thoroughly before marinating. Adjust vinegar and oil to taste. Mushrooms keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days. For a spicy kick, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne. Serve with toothpicks for parties or as part of an antipasto platter.

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Keywords: marinated mushrooms, garlic mushrooms, vegan appetizer, gluten-free, party snack, herb marinade, Mediterranean, easy appetizer, healthy snack

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