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oyster mushrooms

May 21, 2021

Nutrition facts:

Per 86 grams raw:

  • Calories: 28

  • Fat: 0.3g

  • Sodium: 15.5mg

  • Carbohydrates: 5.2g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Sugars: 0.95

  • Protein: 2.9g

Source: VeryWellFit

Why do we love them?

  • Oyster mushrooms are low in calories, fat free, cholesterol-free, gluten-free, & very low in sodium.

  • At the same time, they’re also high in protein, fiber, iron, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, folic acid, vitamins B1, B3, B5 & B12, and vitamin C & D.

  • Recent studies have shown that oyster mushrooms also have medicinal properties such as cholesterol lowering, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer.

Source: Gro Cycle

Chef Ant’s featured Oyster Mushrooms recipe:

Easy Roasted Oyster Mushrooms

This is a 4-ingredient foolproof recipe for roasted oyster mushrooms. Oyster mushrooms have a slightly chewy texture and are mild in flavor, making them the perfect side dish for any meal.

Prep time: 30 mins

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces oyster mushrooms

  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  • Cut off any tough ends of the mushroom stems and discard. Place mushrooms in a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly combined. Let mushrooms sit to absorb the oil while the oven preheats.

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  • Spread mushrooms out on the prepared baking sheet in one layer.

  • Roast in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Using tongs, flip mushrooms over and continue roasting to desired doneness, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 64 calories; protein 1.4g; carbohydrates 2.8g; fat 5.2g

 
 

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