Mushroom And Thyme Parcels
Mushroom and Thyme Parcels have been on our menus for decades. They’re a creamy, savoury vegetarian side dish or appetiser that’s packed with healthy ingredients, incredibly easy to make, and will have your dinner guests wondering where you learnt to cook such a handsome and tasty dish.
While this applies to all recipes, there’s no greater example of the benefits of fresh ingredients than this one. If you didn’t use fresh mushrooms—opting instead for tinned or jarred—well, that would be hideous. Just don’t.
This dish isn’t just super tasty—it’s ridiculously healthy. Setting aside the benefits of the supporting cast for a moment, let’s talk about mushrooms. They’re one of the 15 superfoods, and their health benefits are almost endless.
Thyme brings its own impressive credentials: boosting your mood, improving immunity, and lowering blood pressure. These Wild Mushroom and Thyme Parcels are literally bundles of goodness.
They also look fabulous served as a starter alongside Vegetarian Stuffed Pumpkin or Hoisin Braised Pigs Cheeks. Finish that off with Easy Mint Chocolate Pots, and you’re on a winner!
Mushrooms are a rich source of vitamin A, potassium, fibre, and unique antioxidants; in fact, they are one of 15 Superfoods we should all be including in our diets regularly. Their high anti-inflammatory properties support and maintain a healthy heart. Potassium regulates blood pressure, while vitamin D keeps your bones strong and muscles working properly.
The antioxidants in mushrooms fight oxidative stress and inflammation—the culprits behind premature ageing and serious illness. Here’s the kicker: these antioxidants are rarely found in other foods. By not including mushrooms in your diet, you’re missing a perfect opportunity to manage not only your health but also your youthful appearance.
Mushroom and Thyme Parcels to the rescue!  Mushrooms aren’t just good for your body—they’re brain food. Studies suggest they’re beneficial in fighting cognitive decline and maintaining mental sharpness. Even more impressive? Research shows mushrooms can reduce depression compared to people who don’t eat them regularly.
WOW. That’s literally a mouthful.
We hope you love this Mushroom and Thyme Parcel recipe because it’s quick, tasty, and looks gorgeous. But we also want to highlight something bigger: this recipe (and many, many others like it) will actually improve your life by supplying essential vitamins and minerals. It’ll help keep you looking and feeling younger while maintaining mental sharpness.
What’s not to like?
Mushroom & Thyme Parcels
Equipment
- Baking Parchment
- Electronic digital scales
Ingredients
- 400 grams Mixed Mushroom [about 14 ounces] Chestnut, Oyster, Wild, Button etc
- 250 gram Mascarpone Cheese roughly 9 ounces
- 2 Garlic Cloves, peeled and minced about 9-10 grams total
- 1 Knob of Fresh Ginger, peeled and minced [or grated] [5 + grams ]
- 2 Large Shallot, peeled and minced Echalion
- 4 tablespoon Heaped, fresh thyme picked and chopped
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 40 gram Butter roughly 1 1/2 ounces
- 4 tablespoon Fresh parsley and tarragon, minced
- Salt and White Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180c [ 350F ] Gather and weigh your ingredients
- Cut the mushrooms into large, bite sized pieces and place in a bowl with the garlic, ginger, shallots, thyme, salt and pepper and toss to mix well
- Cut the parchment into 30cm [12 inches] squares. Divide the mushroom mixture between the four squares and drizzle with the olive oil and dot each with 10g of butter.
- Pull the parchment up and fold over and seal the edges
- Place on a baking sheet and cook on the middle rack of the oven for 15-20 minutes. The parcels should have puffed up a bit and the mushrooms will be tender
- Meanwhile, mix the fresh parsley and tarragon in the mascarpone and incorporate well.
- Place one parcel on each plate and open the top. Add a dollop of the mascarpone mixture and serve immediately
