Description
Savory caramelized mushrooms with roasted garlic, creamy feta, crunchy walnuts, and a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle. An elegant yet easy side or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster), sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and red pepper flakes. Warm gently for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let steep while preparing mushrooms.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Once hot, add sliced mushrooms in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until deeply browned on one side.
- Flip mushrooms and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and sliced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are caramelized and garlic is golden and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer mushrooms to a serving platter. Sprinkle evenly with crumbled feta and toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle the prepared hot honey over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a milder heat, reduce red pepper flakes. Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor. Use a combination of mushrooms for best texture variation.