Mushroom "Bacon" Bits
Excellent on their own, these pan-fried mushrooms can also be used as a topping for almost any savory dish! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 6 oz mushrooms* oysters or button, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt more to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
Instructions
- Chop the mushrooms caps and stems into bite-sized pieces. (Oyster mushroom stems are edible, but reserve the larger, harder stem parts for a Mushroom Broth or chop them more finely).
- Heat your pan over medium low heat without any fat. Add mushrooms in an even layer and let them "sweat" out their water for 5 or so minutes.
- Add oil, butter and salt. Turn heat up to medium high and sauté until crispy. Add paprika for a smoky flavor. Everything Bagel Seasoning is also a wonderful addition.
- Serve immediately over fried eggs, deviled eggs, on a salad, or in place of bacon bits in any recipe!
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 612mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 354IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
