Portobello Mushrooms with Wine and Thyme

Name: Portobello Mushrooms with Wine and Thyme
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoon Butter salted or unsalted; 1 Onion sliced; 9 Ounces Portobello Mushrooms sliced; ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper Ground; ½ Teaspoon Salt to taste; 2 Garlic Cloves pressed or finely chopped; ⅓ Cup White Wine your favorite; A Few Sprigs Thyme Fresh

Portobello mushrooms are sautéed with onions and garlic, then braised in white wine and thyme until tender and flavorful. Butter enriches the dish while the wine reduces to create a light pan sauce.

Glycemic Load: 1.0 (Low)

123 calories per serving

Serves: 2

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Original recipe: www.masalaherb.com

About This Calculation

Portobello Mushrooms with Wine and Thyme has a low glycemic load of 1.0 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are onion (GL 0.6), portobello mushrooms (GL 0.3), garlic (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.