
Cremini Mushroom Ragout with Spiced Couscous
Category
Main Course
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Style
Fusion
Technique
Sautéing
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily Recipe: January 28, 2025
This enticing recipe is a beautiful medley of savory cremini mushrooms cooked in a buttery white wine reduction sauce, served over a bed of fluffy spiced couscous. It's a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern and Italian spices that warms the soul on chilly winter days.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Cremini mushrooms - 2 cups - sliced
- White wine - 1/2 cup
- Unsalted butter - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
- Yellow onion - 1 - diced
- Vegetable broth - 1 cup
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Coriander - 1 teaspoon
- Couscous - 1 cup
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Parsley - handful - chopped
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🔥🍳🧅Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter, then add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent.
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Step 2 - 🍄🍳🟤Add 2 cups of sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are golden brown.
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Step 3 - 🍷🔥💧Pour in 1/2 cup of white wine and let it simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
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Step 4 - 🥦💧🧂Add 1 cup of vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cover and let it simmer on low heat.
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Step 5 - 🔥🍚🌿In the meantime, cook 1 cup of couscous according to the package instructions, adding 1 teaspoon of cumin and 1 teaspoon of coriander for a flavorful twist.
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Step 6 - 🍴🍚🫒Once the couscous is ready, fluff it with a fork and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
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Step 7 - 🍽️🍄🌿Serve the cremini mushroom ragout over the spiced couscous and garnish with a handful of chopped parsley.
Additional
This dish is not only fancy-looking but also highly nutritious with the cremini mushrooms being a good source of Vitamin D. For a vegan version, use plant-based butter or simply substitute it with more olive oil.