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Browned mushrooms and tamari top lemony mashed avocado on crisp bread. Cook off excess mushroom liquid before assembling.
Mushrooms can need several minutes to release water. Late garlic is less likely to scorch while that happens.
Ingredients and measurements
- 250g of chestnut mushrooms, washed and sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- A sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves
- Black pepper (ground fresh), to taste
- 1 perfectly ripe avocado
- Juice from half of a lemon
- A small pinch of sea salt or pink Himalayan salt; 2 pieces of sourdough or any preferred bread
Preparation and cooking
- Stage 1
Heat oil in a wide skillet. Cook mushrooms until softened and their released liquid largely evaporates, stirring occasionally.
- Stage 2
Add garlic briefly, then tamari, thyme and pepper. Reduce any watery liquid before removing from heat.
- Stage 3
Mash avocado with lemon juice added to taste and a little salt. Toast bread until crisp.
- Stage 4
Divide avocado over the toast, top with mushrooms and serve immediately.
Start with less than the half-lemon amount and taste; avocado size and lemon yield vary.
Why add garlic later?
Refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly in shallow containers at 40°F or below, within two hours or one hour above 90°F. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F; keep cold dishes chilled.
How much lemon?
For more recipes to serve alongside, see healthy cowboy caviar salad or chicken buttered noodles. Use that recipe’s own quantities rather than mixing formulas.
Storage and serving
This is an editorial revision of the archived formula with clarified preparation and original troubleshooting notes. A Pinch Of Lemon has not kitchen-tested this version. The linked reference supports food-safety guidance only, not the entire recipe. Photographs are illustrative. Reference: FoodSafety.gov cooking-temperature guidance.
Common Questions About This Recipe
- Why add garlic later?
Mushrooms can need several minutes to release water. Late garlic is less likely to scorch while that happens.
- How much lemon?
Start with less than the half-lemon amount and taste; avocado size and lemon yield vary.