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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    January 5, 2015 76 Comments

    Creamy Coconut Garlic Mushrooms

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    Hello, Creamy Coconut Garlic Mushrooms, you are one incredibly delicious, creamy, silky, garlic-y, side dish. Ok, let's get real, "side dish" makes this sound like it's this measly little thing, you just toss beside the main focus. Trust me, it absolutely not. Spoon this over mashed potatoes, Vegan Seitan Steak, or whatever sounds yummy to you, and don't be surprised when you go for seconds, and thirds, and lick the spoon, and your fingers, and the pan, and the stove... ok don't lick the stove.

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    I received a cast iron skillet for Christmas. Yay! I seasoned it with coconut oil, and am already deeply in love with it. It's natural non-stick surface is pretty great, and I hear cast iron just gets better with age.

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    And just look how pretty it is... A very photogenic pan if I do say so myself. Oh and mushrooms too!!

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    On to creamy, dreamy, mushrooms.

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    Slice the mushrooms and mince the garlic.

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    Sauté mushrooms for about 5 minutes until they soften and begin to release their juices. Stir in coconut milk, and spices.

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    Simmer for another 5 minutes until everything comes together. Serve as a side, or spoon over potatoes, tofu steaks, or other yummy dishes.

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    4.97 from 31 votes

    Creamy Coconut Garlic Mushrooms

    Hello, Creamy Coconut Garlic Mushrooms, you are one incredibly delicious creamy, silky, garlic-y, side dish. 
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    ingredient tag: coconut, mushrooms
    Servings: 4 (as a side)
    Calories: 104kcal
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or other light oil)
    • 16 oz mushrooms, sliced
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • â…“ cup full-fat coconut milk (the kind in a can)
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley
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    Instructions

    • Heat the coconut oil in a pan over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add the mushrooms and garlic. Sauté the mushrooms for about 5 minutes until they soften and begin to release their juices. 
    • Stir in the coconut milk, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to a simmer. Continue to cook for about another 5 minutes.
    • Stir in nutritional yeast if using, and cilantro or parsley. If you feel it needs a bit more sauce, add a dash more coconut milk as desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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     Bon Appetegan

    Sam.

    Feature Ingredient: Mushrooms.

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    Comments

    1. Jessica says

      August 01, 2022 at 6:14 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Made it almost exactly as written and it was so tasty and filling. I think it would be great with some spinach wilted in at the end...I didn't have any, so I just ate it like a soup. Yum!

      Reply
    2. Wendy Munro says

      April 13, 2020 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely gorgeous. We're on lockdown and your recipes are making mealtimes a pleasure! Today we had this dish with salad, seitan tenders and home made foccacia. The creamy garlic mushrooms made a nice meal delicious!

      Reply
    3. Theresa says

      August 29, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      This looks like a good swap for beef stroganoff.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        September 04, 2019 at 11:28 am

        I actually have a mushroom stroganoff recipe here 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Angel says

      July 04, 2019 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      Still one of my staples!
      I’ve made this recipe a million times and yet it’s still in heavy rotation for my week night meals! It’s so easy and delicious, perfect for a busy day! I usually roast some veggies and serve it on rice thank you!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        July 13, 2019 at 10:19 am

        Aww wonderful! So happy it's a favourite for you!

        Reply
    5. Peter says

      February 23, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      Is this 104 calouries per 100grams or for the whole dish? Thanks

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        February 25, 2019 at 3:45 pm

        104 calories for 1/4 of the dish (one serving). Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Katie Anne says

      January 12, 2019 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      Snow storm today so I made this with added oyster mushrooms and my sun dried tomatoes. Served it over jasmine rice with baked tofu and carrots. Warmed our day! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 14, 2019 at 10:54 am

        Oooooh that sounds amazing! So happy you enjoyed. Stay warm, Katie 🙂

        Reply
    7. Amy Lynn says

      October 26, 2018 at 12:27 am

      5 stars
      We made this with Chanterelles, added spinach, and put it over spaghetti squash. So good!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 28, 2018 at 8:12 pm

        I love chanterelles! Sounds divine 🙂

        Reply
    8. Angela says

      October 25, 2018 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious, I loved it. I added the whole can of coconut milk though because hello- sauce. Definitely will make again. Mouth watering, hearty and so warming.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 28, 2018 at 8:11 pm

        Hahaha! Love it!! SO happy you enjoyed 🙂

        Reply
    9. Maria William says

      October 24, 2018 at 3:34 am

      5 stars
      Oh my, my tummy started rumbling reading this! Love mushrooms, and love a rich creamy sauce to my pasta. Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 24, 2018 at 2:51 pm

        Thanks so much! Enjoy!

        Reply
    10. Adele says

      April 24, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      Do you think this would be good over rice? Looking forward to trying it!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        April 25, 2018 at 2:00 pm

        Absolutely! Enjoy!

        Reply
    11. Nikki Simmons says

      March 16, 2018 at 11:10 am

      5 stars
      This was INCREDIBLE. I put it on a vegan mozzarella burger with a side of sweet potato wedges. Thank you for this awesome recipe!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        March 17, 2018 at 10:41 am

        Yay! So happy you enjoyed it, Nikki 🙂

        Reply
    12. Lynne M says

      March 09, 2018 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh, wow! I have done creamy mushrooms sauce before. But THIS recipe, with its coconut oil + coconut milk makes all the difference...

      How delicious is it? Incredibly delicious + flavourful!

      Your vegan recipes are amazingly easy + a delight for my taste buds.

      Thank YOU Sam 🙂

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        March 11, 2018 at 9:41 am

        I can see you're cooking up a storm, Lynne! So very happy you are enjoying my recipes so much 🙂

        Reply
    13. Cheryl Titcher says

      February 26, 2018 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight. I added vegan chickensince I o my had 6 oz. of mushrooms. It was so good and so simple. Nice, quick dish that both my carnivore boyfriend and enjoyed it!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        February 27, 2018 at 10:54 am

        Yay! Glad you both enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    14. Tara says

      February 07, 2018 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great quick little recipe. Turned out nicely. I added a pinch of tarragon along with the other spices. Will be using this for a topping on mashed potatoes later!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        February 08, 2018 at 3:59 pm

        So happy you enjoyed it, Tara 🙂

        Reply
    15. Peace Oluwatobi says

      November 08, 2017 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this today as a pasta bake. I also sprinkled some coconut based cheese on top before popping it in the oven. Amazzzzzing taste!!!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 09, 2017 at 11:28 am

        Sounds fab!!

        Reply
    16. Michelle says

      July 08, 2017 at 11:46 pm

      Hubby and I can't get enough of this THANK YOU! It's the best ever and I'm not good at cooking at all so very much appreciated 🙂

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        July 09, 2017 at 9:55 am

        So happy you and your hubby enjoyed it, Michelle 🙂

        Reply
    17. Ashley says

      March 19, 2017 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      This was awesome!! I bumped up the amount of coconut milk to around 3/4 cup and added some coconut cream. It made a great sauce for pasta!! So glad I stumbled across this recipe. Will definitely make it again soon. It was so easy!!!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        March 20, 2017 at 9:23 am

        Yay!! So happy you enjoyed it, Ashley 🙂

        Reply
    18. Bea says

      January 23, 2017 at 12:53 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing! It was delicious! Just made this adding chicken strips and thickening the sauce.. Had it with a toasted baguette. So good, I'd totally make this again!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 23, 2017 at 9:55 am

        So happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    19. Jay says

      December 17, 2016 at 7:55 am

      Do you think this would work well served mixed with pasta? Or would the sauce not be thick enough?

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        December 17, 2016 at 10:21 am

        I have seen a couple people in the comments said they served it with pasta and very much enjoyed it so I think that would be a-ok! Enjoy!

        Reply
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