Oyster Mushroom Carnitas
Servings: 8
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Make the most of your next taco filling with this tasty and healthy twist on traditional carnitas. Marinated mushrooms are roasted until they're crisp, juicy perfection that's perfect for any dish you sandwich it between!
Ingredients
- 2 lb king oyster mushrooms
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh cilantro for topping
- Optional finishing: lime wedges
Instructions
Prep the Mushrooms
- Use a fork to shred the stems into thin bite-sized strands.
- Slice the caps and add everything to a large bowl.
Season
- In a small bowl, whisk oil, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour over mushrooms and toss gently until coated.
Roast
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread mushrooms on a lined sheet pan in an even layer.
- Bake 35 to 45 minutes, stirring once halfway, until edges are browned and crispy.
Serve
- Top with cilantro and a squeeze of lime if you like.
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Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg
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