Herb-Roasted Mushroom Apple Bake

In Italian autumn cooking, herb roasting deepens the earthy flavor of mixed mushrooms. This bake pairs them with crisp apples, fennel, farro, and cannellini beans under rosemary, thyme, and sage.

Serves 4 · 20 min prep · 45 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 410 cal
• 16g protein
• 52g carbs
• 16g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1.25 lb mixed mushrooms (oyster, cremini, shiitake)
• 2 large crisp apples
• 1 medium fennel bulb
• 3 shallots
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 cups cooked farro
• 1 can (15 oz), drained cannellini beans
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp leaves fresh thyme
• 6 leaves, chopped fresh sage
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1.25 tsp kosher salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup torn fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F. Choose a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or similar shallow casserole that can go from oven to table.
2. 2Trim and tear or slice the mushrooms into bite-size pieces so they roast evenly. Core the apples and cut into thin wedges. Thinly slice the fennel and shallots; mince the garlic.
3. 3In a large bowl toss the mushrooms, apples, fennel, shallots, and garlic with the olive oil, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper until every piece is coated and aromatic.
4. 4Spread the mixture in the baking dish in an even layer. Roast uncovered for 20 minutes, then stir once so the undersides can color.
5. 5Continue roasting another 15 minutes until the mushrooms are deeply browned at the edges, the apples are tender-crisp, and the fennel has softened and sweetened.
6. 6Remove the dish and fold in the cooked farro and drained cannellini beans so the grains and beans warm through and soak up the roasting juices.
7. 7Sprinkle the Parmesan evenly over the top and return to the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts and turns lightly golden in spots.
8. 8Finish with lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice, and torn basil. Bring the hot dish straight to the weekend table and let everyone scoop their own portions.