Thyme-Infused Sous Vide Mushrooms

Try cooking mushrooms using a sous vide with thyme and parsley first, then finish in a skillet with garlic-infused olive oil.

Step: 1

Combine mushrooms, thyme, parsley and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sealable plastic bag. Add fresh pepper and shake to distribute the seasonings. Use a vacuum sealer to remove the air and seal the bag.

Step: 2

Attach a sous vide precision cooker to a large pot filled with water and set temperature to 175 degrees F (79°C). Lower the sealed bag into the water and submerge. Set timer to 30 minutes. If you don’t have a sous vide rack, use stainless steel tongs to hold the bag in place.

Step: 3

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over low heat and add sliced garlic. Cook for 10 minutes to infuse oil. Remove from heat until mushrooms are finished cooking.

Step: 4

When mushrooms are finished cooking, heat garlic oil over medium-high heat. Scoop mushrooms out of the bag using a slotted spoon and saute in garlic oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

Per Serving: 120 calories; protein 3.8g; carbohydrates 4.9g; fat 10.5g; sodium 45.8mg.

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