Mushroom "Bacon" Bits

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 71 kcal

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
Keyword mushrooms