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.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 71kcal
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 6 oz mushrooms* oysters or button, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter olive oil or vegan butter for vegan option
- 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: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 354IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg