The Best Oyster Mushrooms with Tomatoes Recipe. A French-inspired, one-pan oyster mushroom recipe that takes just 15 minutes from start to finish. Perfect as a savory breakfast, light meal, bruschetta topping, or accompaniment to pasta, chicken, steak or fish.
150gramsOyster mushroomsAny kind of oyster mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, brown mushrooms,...
350gramsTomatoesRipe, any kind, cherry or diced.
2clovesGarlicMinced
4tbspParsleyCurly or flat leafed, fresh, chopped
3 tbspOlive oilExtra virgin, or avocado oil or vegetable oil
1/2tspSaltTo taste, add more after adding tomatoes to taste
1/4 tspBlack pepperTo taste
Instructions
To start: Brush or wipe off any impurities from the mushrooms or give them a little rinse under running cold water and pat dry. For this recipe, keeping the mushrooms as dry as possible helps them sauté nicely and develop flavor rather than steaming in the pan.
Slice or tear the oyster mushrooms so they are roughly the same size.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped oyster mushrooms and let them cook undisturbed for a few minutes so they develop color at the edges. Make sure the mushrooms are not crowded. You may need to cook in batches if doubling the recipe.
When the mushrooms start to turn golden at the edges (after about 8 minutes), add the minced garlic and give it all a good stir for a minute or two.
Finally, add the diced tomatoes and parsley, warm through briefly (30 seconds to a minute at most), and season with salt and pepper.
Adding the tomatoes right at the end keeps their shape and freshness. They cook quickly and you want them bright, not mushy.
Let the mushrooms brown a little before stirring. This builds flavor and texture. Many home cooks on forums talk about how this simple step makes a big difference.
Only add the tomatoes to gently warm them when you are nearly ready to serve so they stay vibrant and juicy.
If you want more herbs you could add a little basil or thyme at the end.
If you make this ahead, sauté the mushrooms and garlic and store the tomatoes separately. Add the tomatoes to warm them up just before serving.
Store in an air-tight container for up to three days.