Crispy Oyster Mushrooms with Herby Tahini Sauce

star of your veg thanksgiving show

The best part about mushrooms is that their texture and flavor grants them with a certain “meatiness,” in many of its applications. Cook a lion’s mane into steak, pulverize some bellas or shiitakes and make into ground mushroom “meat”… the list goes on and on. While I am sure there are many extended family members who might roll their eyes at any inkling of a desire to eat a vegetable on Thanksgiving, I find vegetables to be an essential part of the table - especially when prepared like the following dish.

If you are reading this right now (hi) you might already know my entire career is an expression of my affection for vegetables and whole food ingredients in all of their forms. This dish is no exception. Playing with varying textures when creating a standout vegetarian dish is essential. I look to prepare the vegetable itself in a way that is delicious solo, then take everything up a notch with sauces, garnishes, and crunch. Texture is everything!!! This has it all. The meatiness of the oyster mushrooms will allow this dish to serve as a larger plate for your Thanksgiving table — vegetarian or not, I know you’ll be very pleased.

Hope you enjoy!

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Ingredients

Mushrooms

15 oz. oyster mushrooms