Healthy Sautéed Mushrooms (JUST 16 CALORIES)

Healthy Sautéed Mushrooms

These Healthy Sautéed Mushrooms are just 16 calories and so flavorful! They are low sugar and low carb and completely delicious.

You can make these low calorie sautéed mushrooms in under 20 minutes, and you can use any mushrooms you like (or are on sale).

Healthy Sautéed Mushrooms

Best of all, you only need 4 ingredients to make this recipe (not including salt and pepper) and it makes a great side dish or topping for chicken or steaks.

Healthy Sautéed Mushrooms

Ingredients in Low Calorie Sautéed Mushrooms

As I noted above, you can use any mushrooms you like to make this healthy recipe. I prefer Baby Bella in the recipe, but it’s great with white, shiitake, and even portobello mushrooms. Or a mix of your favorites.

I love these mushrooms on salads and over chicken. Another popular way to serve these mushrooms is atop steak, no matter how you serve them, I know you’ll love this low calorie mushroom recipe!

Healthy Sautéed Mushrooms

Shopping List for Low Calorie Sautéed Mushrooms:

  • Olive oil spray
  • Baby Bella mushrooms 
  • Salt and pepper
  • Garlic
  • Fresh thyme

How to Make Low Calorie Sautéed Mushrooms

To make the best mushrooms, don’t soak or rinse to clean them. Instead use a damp paper towel to clean the mushrooms, then you can slice, and cook.

If you soak or rinse the mushrooms, they will soak up the water and won’t brown as much.

Healthy Sautéed Mushrooms

How to Sauté Mushrooms:

  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, spray with olive oil.
  2. Add in the mushrooms, salt, and pepper.
  3. Sauté for 10 minutes, add in the garlic and thyme and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Remove from the heat and serve hot.

Healthy Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe

This quick and easy recipe is so fast and healthy, you’ll want to make it all the time. Here are a few more low calorie sides I think you’ll love.

Healthy Sautéed Mushrooms

Low Calorie Sautéed Mushrooms (16 Calories)

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These Low Calorie Sautéed Mushrooms are just 16 calories per 1/4 cup, and they are super easy and yummy!
You can use any mushrooms you like, even portobello mushrooms. Just make sure they are sliced in bite sized pieces.
Special Tip: To make sure you don't waterlogged your mushrooms, don't soak them to clean them. Instead wipe each mushroom down with a wet paper towel before slicing.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Side Dish, topping
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 16 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • Olive oil spray
  • 2 pounds Baby Bella mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, spray with olive oil.
  • Add in the mushrooms, salt, and pepper.
  • Sauté for 10 minutes, add in the garlic and thyme and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 2.5gProtein: 1.5gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2.5mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.7gCalcium: 17mgIron: 0mg
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