Jul 14 2026
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Oyster Mushrooms Recipe

Inspired by CHICA Miami
Time45m
Serves4

Habanero Relish, Pepita Pesto, Smoked Cotija

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Ingredients

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Oyster Mushrooms

Habanero Relish

Pepita Pesto

Smoked Cotija

Method

Oyster Mushrooms

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mushrooms

    Clean the oyster mushrooms by gently wiping them with a damp cloth. Trim off any tough stems.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Mushrooms

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook the Mushrooms

    Add the oyster mushrooms to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and golden brown.

Habanero Relish

  1. 4

    Prepare the Habanero Relish

    Finely chop the habanero peppers (remove seeds for less heat), red onion, and cilantro.

  2. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the chopped habanero peppers, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.

Pepita Pesto

  1. 6

    Prepare the Pepita Pesto

    In a food processor, combine pepitas, fresh basil, garlic, and salt. Pulse until coarsely chopped.

  2. 7

    Add Olive Oil and Cheese

    With the food processor running, gradually add olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.

Smoked Cotija

  1. 8

    Prepare the Smoked Cotija

    Crumble the Cotija cheese into a bowl and mix in the smoked paprika until well combined.

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