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Oyster mushrooms, garlic, and green onions saute - Paleo, Gluten Free recipe.
I've discovered oyster mushrooms several years ago and have been regularly cooking with them since then. Their flavor and texture are amazing. They are versatile and filling: I could eat 2 servings of this recipe for dinner and not go hungry. Oyster mushrooms sauteed with garlic and green onions are also a great side dish for grilled steak, or they can be mixed with pasta or rice, or cooked as part of rice risotto.
I love this recipe because it uses fresh, good-for-you ingredients, such as vegetables, and garlic (which has antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-microbial properties). Here is a great article on the benefits of garlic. These sauteed oyster mushrooms are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, paleo-friendly.
Oyster mushrooms, garlic, and green onions saute (Paleo, Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound oyster mushrooms
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 4 green onions finely chopped
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat until hot but not smoking. Immediately add mushrooms and garlic, and saute for 2-3 minutes, regularly stirring with spatula. After 2-3 minutes of sauteing, reduce heat a bit and sprinkle the mushrooms with a little bit of salt, stir to mix, cover with the lid and continue to cook the mushrooms for another 5-7 minutes, occasionally stirring, until they soften and release some juices. Having the lid on will allow mushrooms generate some moisture and not get burned. Mushrooms should be cooked for a total of 7-10 minutes.
- If there is too much liquid in the pan, cook for 1-2 more minutes uncovered, on medium heat, to let extra moisture evaporate.
- When mushrooms are completely cooked, add half of chopped green onions to the mushrooms, mix and season the mushrooms with salt and pepper.
- When serving, top each serving with the remaining chopped green onions.
Nutrition
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This was meaty and delicious! My family said it tasted just like chicken.
So glad you enjoyed this recipe!
This was easy and delicious! Fresh ground black pepper and low sodium soy sauce at the end made it next level.
So glad you enjoyed this recipe!
We shredded the mushrooms and follow the recipe. Added mange tout separately sautéed. Seasoned with some light soy sauce. Delicious!
Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Thank you Julia for the recipe... this is wonderfully doable. Here in India, I made it with mustard oil and it came out very nice.
This is the best time of the year to collect oyster mushrooms.
I would like to try your recipe. However, you didn't mention if your mushroom were in dry state or fresh picked?
I used fresh oyster mushrooms. Enjoy the recipe!
Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you, Julia! This recipe is easy and delicious. I received the oyster mushrooms in my CSA box and was not familiar with cooking or eating them. Went online and stumbled on your recipe and may have a possible weekly addiction to oyster mushrooms, garlic, onion, salt and pepper. I'm enjoying it with a Bordeaux.
Lynda, thank you for such a wonderful comment! Glad you tried this recipe and liked it! What a great way to enjoy this - with a glass of Bordeaux!
I made this with our first batch of homegrown mushrooms from a small kit we purchased. We wanted to see if we like oyster mushrooms before we try growing them on a larger scale. I can't say how extremely delicious these were! The best, most flavorful mushrooms I have ever had. Ever. It was also super fast to make, healthy, and lenten! We will be doubling our large scale mushroom farming plans! Thank you!!
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment!
Excellent!!! I served it over rice pilaf and it was amazing. I added some rosemary with the onions.
Glad you liked it! Serving the mushrooms with rice pilaf sounds delicious!
We found the recipe to have little flavor, except for a woody taste. We will rewarm it tomorrow evening for a side but will add more onion and some grated cheese.
Great idea to add some cheese for more flavor!
Great recipe it was delicious and simple to make first time trying oyster mushrooms and they came out delicious.
So happy to hear that! Glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Thanks for your inspiration! I have a packet of oyster mushroom in the fridge for days, not knowing what to do with it. Thanks to your sharing, I combined the recipe with my leftover grilled chicken ,which i cut into strips. It's an absolutely wonderful side dish with rice and soup!
I am so glad you found this recipe useful!
I’ve heard how good these mushrooms are for a very long time now. Your recipe inspired me but I did not have fresh garlic or green onions so I substituted thinly sliced Yellow pepper and sweet onion. I added a bit of high-quality powdered garlic near the end and I finished the sauté with A splash of chicken stock and just one pat of butter for richness. To give it a protein boost, I used some very then sautéed pieces of chicken tenders. A quarter cup of steamed the basmati rice help to make the dish a bit more filling and gave it a different texture which I enjoyed greatly!
These mushrooms are totally awesome I can’t wait to use them again
Greg, you created an amazing meal out of this recipe! All your additions (yellow pepper, sweet onion, chicken stock, sauteed chicken tenders, and rice) are delicious!
Can you believe that I just got some at the 99 cent store? I like to bread and fry them up for a sandwich but this time I will go healthier and make your recipe as it looks delicious. These are my absolute favorite mushrooms.
Oyster mushrooms are so delicious, aren't they?! Your version (breaded and fried) sounds good too!
I buy my mushrooms from a local grower in Scranton Iowa. They are soooo yummy! Can’t wait to try your recipe.
Enjoy! 🙂