The beautiful brown hue of the sauteed Oyster mushrooms contrasts perfectly with the pastel orzo medley, and charred feta cubes, sprinkled with vibrant green parsley and lemon zest on a beautifully textured natural ceramic dish. The appealing arrangement instantly tempts one to dive in.

Oyster Mushroom Orzo Medley with Charred Feta

Name: Oyster Mushroom Orzo Medley with Charred Feta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 200g Oyster Mushrooms cleaned and sliced; 150g Whole wheat Orzo uncooked; 100g Feta Cheese cut into cubes; 1 small each of red, yellow and green Bell Peppers finely chopped; 1/2 cup Zucchini diced; 1/2 Red Onion finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic minced; a handful Parsley finely chopped; 1/2 Lemon zested and juiced; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; to taste Salt and Pepper

Earthy mushrooms, creamy feta, with zesty orzo medley.

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Sauteing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · August 31, 2023

A little about this dish

This dish highlights the versatility and rich flavor profile of Oyster Mushrooms, teamed with seasonal Mediterranean ingredients. It's a healthful and inviting dinner option that is anything but predictable.

Ingredients (for 2)

Oyster mushrooms — 200g — cleaned and sliced
Whole wheat orzo — 150g — uncooked
Feta cheese — 100g — cut into cubes
Bell peppers — 1 small each of red, yellow and green — finely chopped
Zucchini — 1/2 cup — diced
Red onion — 1/2 — finely chopped
Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
Parsley — a handful — finely chopped
Lemon — 1/2 — zested and juiced
Olive oil — 3 tbsp
Salt and pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍳🍄⏲️

Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the oyster mushrooms till golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2 — 🍳🌰🌶️

In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté onions and garlic till fragrant. Add the bell peppers and zucchini and cook till they're tender.
Step 3 — 🍳🥣🍝

Meanwhile, cook orzo in a pot of salted boiling water till al dente.
Step 4 — 🍝🥦🥘

Once the orzo is cooked, drain and combine with the sauteed vegetable mix in the pan.
Step 5 — 🍋🧂🌿

Toss in the mushrooms and mix well. Season the medley with lemon juice, zest, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
Step 6 — 🔥🧀🍳

Place the feta cubes on a grill pan over high heat until charred on all sides.
Step 7 — 🍽️🍝🧀

Serve the orzo medley warm, topped with charred feta cubes.

A final fox tip

Squeeze a little more lemon juice on top for an added freshness before digging in. You can also add other vegetables as per preference. Tofu can be a good vegan replacement for feta cheese.