Easy Garlic Mushrooms (15 Minutes, 5 Ingredients)

15th October 2026

Overview

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Serves

5 Portions

Introduction

This Garlic Mushroom dish comes together in just 15 minutes with just 5 ingredients. It is sure to become your go to dish when in a rush.

Why you'll love this Garlic Mushroom dish

Quick and Easy: All you need is a non-stick pan + 15 minutes
Healthy: Sauteed mushrooms are a great sauce of proteins and vitamin B
Versatile: Add whatever herbs and spices that you’ve got in the fridge or pantry
Perfect Texture: The oyster mushroom has an earthy flavor and a meaty texture that is tender but not overly soft with the stem being a bit more firm and chewy

Mushrooms are a top-tier vegetable in my house. My husband being vegetarian, we have mushrooms almost every week.

When I’m in a rush after work, garlic mushrooms is my go to recipe. If you’re not a big fan of mushrooms, I challenge you to give it another try using this cooking method.

Though mushrooms are commonly eaten as Hot Batter Mushrooms, this way is a much healthier option.

Ingredients:

Oyster Mushrooms: I used pre-packaged 200g Oyster mushrooms which are easily available in supermarkets.

Oil: I use coconut oil but you can use any other neural oil.

Garlic: I LOVE Garlic so I used a healthy dose of garlic in this dish. You can adjust the quantity based on your preference and can even use the minced garlic to make it easier.

Onions: Half a medium size onion chopped finely.

Seasoning: Salt and pepper.

Soya sauce: Soya sauce and mushrooms go hand in hand, the saltiness of the soya sauce gives these garlic mushrooms the perfect golden color.

Ingredients

7-8 medium size garlic cloves

200g Oyster Mushrooms

½ Medium Onion

2 Tbsp. coconut oil

1 Tbsp. Soya sauce

½ Tsp salt

¼ Tsp Black Pepper

Step 1

Wash the mushroom and squeeze the excess water. Then chop them up into smaller pieces. The stem is a bit chewy but all parts of the mushroom can be eaten.

Step 2

Heat 2 Tbsp. of coconut oil in a large non-stick pan. Once the oil is shimmering , add the garlic, onions and some salt

Step 3

Cook the Garlic and the onions for 5 minutes, until they turn golden to give it that toasty garlic flavor then add the mushrooms. Stir the mushrooms occasionally to prevent them from burning.

Step 4

Once the mushrooms are cooked for 7-8 minutes, add 1 Tbsp. of soya sauce and mix well. This will give the mushrooms a light brown look.

Step 5

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Remove from the heat and service.

Notes

I used Oyster Mushrooms but other mushrooms can also be cooked using this method.
Store leftover in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Recipe Variations

Sauteed mushrooms are delicious with simple seasoning of salt and pepper, however I do like switching up the spices.

Here are a few of my favorite:

Make it spicy: I love adding a pinch of Chili flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.

Add Citrus: If you like a bit of zing then add a few drops of lemon/lime juice.

Use different spices: For a more smokey flavor add smoked paprika.

The beauty of these Garlic Mushrooms is its versatility. It can be paired with many dishes, here are a few of my personal favorites:

Replace the protein in the tacos with these garlic mushroom
Garlic mushroom pizza
As addition to your rice and curry
As a side dish in your Poke bowl

Give this quick and easy side dish a try this week and be sure to snap a picture and tag #simplybelong on instagram so I can see your beautiful creation.

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