Champiñones al Ajillo
Champiñones al Ajillo: a quick, flavorful side dish with garlic, mushrooms, and chile guajillo. Perfect for tapas, tacos, or as a savory topping – ready in minutes for a taste of rustic Spanish-Mexican flavors!
4 servings
Calories: 101kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh mushrooms cleaned and sliced or quartered
- 6 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter optional, for extra flavor
- 1 dried chile de árbol or 1 guajillo chile sliced (optional, for a spicy kick)
- Fresh parsley chopped, to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon optional, for a touch of acidity
- Crunchy bread or tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Heat the Pan: Start by heating your pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Place the mushrooms in the pan, letting them sear on one side without stirring, allowing them to develop a golden, caramelized crust.
- Add Garlic and Guajillo Chile: Once the mushrooms are seared, add the garlic and guajillo chile. Stir everything together, allowing the garlic and chile to cook gently.
- Season: Add a pinch of salt. As the mushrooms cook, they’ll release their juices, and the guajillo chile will soften. The garlic will mellow, becoming soft and almost sweet, infusing the dish with a rich, aromatic flavor.
- Serve: When the mushrooms are tender and flavorful, remove from heat and serve warm with crunchy bread or tortillas.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg