Here’s a Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms recipe—juicy, savory, slightly sweet, and caramelized with deep roasted flavor. It’s an easy 20-minute side dish that goes perfectly with steak, chicken, or pasta.
Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms
Serves: 3–4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb whole mushrooms (white or baby bella), cleaned
3–4 garlic cloves, minced (or use whole cloves for milder flavor)
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional, enhances caramelization)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat
Preheat oven to 425°F (high heat helps caramelize them).
Mix the Marinade
In a bowl, whisk together:
Balsamic vinegar
Soy sauce
Olive oil
Garlic
Honey/brown sugar (optional)
Pepper
Onion powder
Thyme/rosemary
(Do not add much salt yet—soy sauce is salty.)
Coat the Mushrooms
Toss mushrooms in the marinade until fully coated.
Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan.
Roast
Roast 18–22 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until:
Mushrooms are browned
Edges are caramelized
Liquid has reduced into a glossy glaze
Finish
Taste and add salt only if needed.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Serve With
These go AMAZING with:
Steak or roast beef
Grilled chicken
Pork chops
Mashed potatoes
Creamy pasta
Rice bowls
Or serve as a tapas-style appetizer.
Variations
Garlic Butter Version
Add 1–2 tbsp melted butter at the end.
Spicy Version
Add:
1/2–1 tsp red pepper flakes
Or 1 tsp sriracha
Umami Boost
Stir in a dash of Worcestershire sauce or a sprinkle of parmesan before serving.
Creamy Style
Add a splash of heavy cream during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
If you want, I can also make:
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms
Balsamic Mushroom Pasta
Air Fryer Soy Garlic Mushrooms
Steak + Mushroom Skillet Dinner
Just tell me!