King Oyster Mushroom “Scallops” With Black Bean Purée and Spinach

SERVES 2PREP COOK

skallops

avocado oil

5

king mushroom, cut into 1 inch thick

salt

black pepper, ground

  1. In a pan over medium-high heat, heat avocado oil. Add king mushroom and sprinkle salt and black pepper. Cook until browned on both sides.

sautéed greens

6bunch

spinach, ends trimmed

  1. Add spinach to the pan to cook for 5 minutes.

black bean purée

1can

black beans

½teaspoon

cumin powder

½teaspoon

coriander powder

1tablespoon

olive oil

2tablespoons

lemon juice

½tablespoon

smoked paprika

  1. In a blender, purée all ingredients until smooth.

  2. In a saucepan, gently heat bean purée until warm over low heat.

½cup

brown rice, rinsed

1cup

water

1can

black beans

1cup

cilantro, finely chopped

gojuchang

  1. In a pot, bring water and brown rice to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn down to simmer until cooked (~30m).


  2. Turn off heat and fluff with a fork. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

  3. Reheat black beans over medium heat. When done, turn off stove. Toss to combine with cilantro.

  4. To serve, divide all ingredients between two plates. Start by adding a bed of black bean purée, followed by black beans, sautéed greens, and "mushroom scallops". Serve with gojuchang on the side.