Mexican Marinated Mushrooms and Onions

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 15

Mexican Marinated Mushrooms and Onions Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

1-24 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	12 ounces fresh button mushrooms , cleaned and stemmed
	1/3 cup olive oil
	1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
	3 cloves minced garlic
	1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ( or to taste )
	1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano ( we use plain oregano )
	salt and pepper
	1 large Spanish onion , sliced into rings

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

140

Sugar

Fat

12g

This Mexican Marinated Mushrooms and Onions recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that's perfect for a healthy appetizer or side dish. The marinated mushrooms and onions are cooked on a grill or grill pan until tender and slightly charred, giving them a smoky flavor that pairs well with many meals. Serve them hot or at room temperature alongside your favorite protein or vegetable dishes. The dish is vegetarian, gluten-free, and low in carbs, making it a healthy option for many diets.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, Mexican oregano, salt, and pepper.
2.	Add the sliced onion and mushrooms to the bowl and toss everything together.
3.	Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
4.	Heat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
5.	Add the marinated mushrooms and onions to the grill, discard excess marinade.
6.	Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
7.	Remove from the grill and serve hot or at room temperature.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a healthy appetizer or side dish.
The marinated mushrooms and onions are flavorful, tender, and satisfying.

This dish is vegetarian, gluten-free, and low in carbs.

CONS

The only downside to this dish is that it requires some pre-planning to allow for enough time to marinate.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed with health benefits. Mushrooms are low in calories and high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They can help improve immune function and reduce inflammation in the body. Onions are also rich in antioxidants and may have anti-inflammatory properties. The olive oil in this recipe is a healthy source of monounsaturated fats and may help reduce the risk of heart disease.