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Creamy mushrooms with thyme is a savory bowl of tender button mushrooms over soft, feta-flecked eggs. Onions caramelize until translucent, mushrooms sizzle with oregano and thyme, and a quick egg-and-feta scramble comes together in the same pot. Twenty-five minutes, and the whole kitchen smells incredible.

Creamy Mushrooms with Thyme

(Total Time: 25 MIN| Serves: 3)

Ingredients:
For mushrooms:
1 cup (240 ml) button mushrooms, sliced
3 eggs
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup milk
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil

Spices:
1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp sea salt

Directions:

1. Plug in your instant pot and grease the stainless steel insert with some oil. Press the ‘’Sauté’’ button. Add onions and stir-fry until translucent. Season with oregano and add button mushrooms.
2. Continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and season with oregano. Add crumbled feta and milk. Whisk together and set aside.
4. Remove the mushrooms from the pot and set aside. Pour the egg mixture into the inner pot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve with button mushrooms.
   Per serving (Calories 244| Total Fats 19.6g | Net Carbs: 6.5g | Protein 11g |Fiber: 1.3g)

Pro Tips

• Stir-fry the onions until properly translucent before the mushrooms go in — sweet onions are the base the thyme plays against.
• Cook the mushrooms 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their liquid and start to brown.
• Remove the mushrooms before cooking the eggs so they stay meaty and firm against the soft scramble.
• The crumbled feta melts into pockets of salty creaminess — whisk it with the milk before the eggs hit the pot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other mushrooms?

Button mushrooms are the recipe's choice, but cremini or sliced portobello bring a deeper, earthier flavor to the dish.

Is this dish keto?

At about 6.5g net carbs and 11g protein per serving, it fits comfortably into low-carb and keto days.

Can I make it ahead?

It's best fresh, when the eggs are silky and the mushrooms warm. Leftovers keep 2 days and reheat gently.

What can I serve with it?

It's a complete light meal as is, though it's lovely over a slice of grain-free bread or alongside crispy bacon.

Stav Kogan

Creamy Mushrooms with Thyme

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Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 244

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp sea salt

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Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 11gFat: 20g

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