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Crispy Mushrooms With Creamy White Beans and Kale

Maitake mushrooms are, in a few words, very good, and this recipe celebrates everything we love about them

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By Bon Appetit US | October 21, 2020 | Recipes

If you’ve ever tried maitake mushrooms, then you already know this, but they have an unbelievably rich flavour and aroma of piney forest floor and fresh fallen leaves. They are, in a couple of words, very good, and this recipe celebrates everything we love about them.

Ingredients

2 SERVINGS

6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

4 oz. maitake mushrooms, broken into large pieces

4 oz. shiitake mushrooms, cut into ½" slices

Kosher salt

1 14.5-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving

2 garlic cloves, divided

4 scallions, cut into 1" pieces

1 bunch Tuscan kale, center ribs and stems removed, leaves torn

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

1 cup cilantro leaves

Recipe Preparation

Step 1

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add maitake and shiitake mushrooms and cook, tossing occasionally, until browned and crispy, 8–10 minutes. Season with salt and transfer to a plate.

Step 2

Meanwhile, purée beans, lime juice, 3 Tbsp. oil, 1 garlic clove (if it’s a large one, you may want to just use half), and 3 Tbsp. water in a blender until smooth, adding more water by the tablespoonful as needed to loosen if it doesn’t want to cooperate in blender. Season with salt.

Step 3

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium-high. Add scallions and remaining garlic clove and cook, tossing, until just beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add kale and cook, tossing often, until wilted and crisp-tender, 3–5 minutes. Season with salt. Transfer to plate with mushrooms.

Step 4

Divide bean purée between bowls. Top with greens, feta, mushrooms, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges alongside.

Feature Image: Emma Fishman, Food Styling By Kat Boytsova

This originally appeared on Bon Appetit | Author: Chris Morocco

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