Ingredients
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- 2 cups Chicken of the Woods mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced Chicken of the Woods mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until they start to become golden.
- Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Just before removing from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mushrooms.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve warm as a side dish or incorporate into pasta, risottos, or as a meat substitute in various recipes.
Notes
- Ensure the Chicken of the Woods mushrooms are properly identified and sourced from a safe, unpolluted area.
- Always cook Chicken of the Woods before consuming, as raw wild mushrooms can be difficult to digest.
- This mushroom has a rich, umami flavor and works well in many dishes as a meat substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Dish
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg