Oyster Mushrooms
Preparation, uses, and tips
Oyster mushrooms are best when cooked. Sauté or fry oyster mushrooms in butter or oil for up to 5 minutes, or cook them with a small amount of liquid in a covered pan for 10 to 15 minutes. After the mushrooms are cooked, add them to soups, sauces, or casseroles.
Buying and storing tips
When buying fresh oyster mushrooms, choose mushrooms that are uniform in color, with smooth caps. Oyster mushrooms can be stored in the refrigerator in a paper bag, but should be eaten within three days of purchase as they perish quickly and also tend to take on the flavors of other foods.
Varieties
Oyster mushrooms can be white, cream, yellow, or reddish brown, with a whitish stalk.
Nutrition Highlights
Oyster mushroom (raw, pieces), 1 cup (200g)
Calories: 17.5
Protein: 2.0g
Carbohydrate: 2.8g
Total Fat: 0.23g
Fiber: 0.84g
*Good source of: Niacin (2.8mg), Riboflavin (0.29mg), and Vitamin D (53 IU)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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