From above, it's a festive riot of colors - earthy brown oyster mushrooms charred to perfection, popping on a turquoise ceramic plate. Splotches of vibrant red salsa, white crumbled queso, and green cilantro leaves add fresh, contrasting bursts of color.

Parrilla Mexicana de Setas de Ostra

Name: Parrilla Mexicana de Setas de Ostra
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Oyster Mushrooms, 500g cleaned; Chipotle Pepper, 1 finely chopped; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; Ground Cinnamon, 1 tsp None; Lime, 1 juiced; Tamari Soy Sauce, 2 tbsp None; Agave Syrup, 2 tbsp None; Fresh Salsa, 1 cup (a seasonal mix of tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice); Vegan Queso Fresco, 1 cup crumbled; Fresh Cilantro, 1 bunch chopped; Olive Oil, 1 tbsp None; Salt, to taste None

Category BBQ

Prep 40 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: November 15, 2024

For a vibrant twist on a BBQ classic, try out this Mexican-inspired dish that features the earthy goodness of Oyster Mushrooms. The zesty and smoky marinade, accentuated by a hint of cinnamon, envelops each mushroom, giving a tantalizing depth of flavor with every bite.

Ingredients (for 4)

Oyster mushrooms - 500g - cleaned
Chipotle pepper - 1 - finely chopped
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Ground cinnamon - 1 tsp
Lime - 1 - juiced
Tamari soy sauce - 2 tbsp
Agave syrup - 2 tbsp
Fresh salsa - 1 cup - (a seasonal mix of tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice)
Vegan queso fresco - 1 cup - crumbled
Fresh cilantro - 1 bunch - chopped
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌶️🥣🥄

Start by mixing together your marinade. Combine your chopped chipotle pepper, minced garlic, ground cinnamon, lime juice, tamari soy sauce, and agave syrup in a bowl.
Step 2 - 🍄⏰🥣

Toss your cleaned oyster mushrooms in the marinade, ensuring they're well covered. Let them sit for 30 minutes so they can soak up all the flavors.
Step 3 - 🌡️🔥🍳

Preheat your BBQ to a medium heat. Next, oil your grill to prevent your mushrooms from sticking.
Step 4 - 🍄🔥⌛

Grill the marinated mushrooms, turning them occasionally. They should be charred and tender after about 10 minutes.
Step 5 - 🍅🧀🌿

Top your piping hot, grilled oyster mushrooms with fresh salsa, crumbled vegan queso fresco, and a generous sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro. Finally, season with salt as per your taste.

Additional

This dish is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You can modify it to your taste – try adding a dollop of vegan sour cream or some sliced jalapenos for an extra kick. If you're involving kids, let them help with garnishing the dish. They'll love it!