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
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Sauteing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: August 31, 2023

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.

Additional

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.