Duxelle with secret ingredient

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth maintains flavor without alcohol.

shallots

🥗Healthier: onions

💰Cheaper: green onions

Onions provide a similar flavor profile.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach adds color and nutrition.

Wash the mushrooms and remove the stems.

Finely chop the mushrooms to a brunoise consistency.

Chop garlic, shallots, and thyme.

Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat until it simmers.

Add chopped shallots and garlic to the skillet; simmer until softened, avoiding browning.

Season with black truffle salt and cracked black pepper.

Add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet and mix well.

Let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the moisture evaporates.

Add fresh thyme after 15 minutes of simmering to preserve its flavor.

Remove from heat when the mixture reaches a tight consistency.

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