The deep brown of the mushrooms contrast beautifully against the yellow hues of the couscous. Specks of fresh green parsley add vibrancy, while the white ceramic serving bowl makes the colors pop.

Cremini Mushroom Ragout with Spiced Couscous

Name: Cremini Mushroom Ragout with Spiced Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 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

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

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.
Step 2 - 🍄🍳🟤

Add 2 cups of sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are golden brown.
Step 3 - 🍷🔥💧

Pour in 1/2 cup of white wine and let it simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
Step 4 - 🥦💧🧂

Add 1 cup of vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cover and let it simmer on low heat.
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.
Step 6 - 🍴🍚🫒

Once the couscous is ready, fluff it with a fork and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
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.