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Mushroom Bowls with Kale Pesto - Mushroom bowls: whip up this vibrant and healthy meal featuring roasted mushrooms and fresh kale pesto. Perfect for a quick, sa

Mushroom Bowls with Kale Pesto

Mushroom bowls: whip up this vibrant and healthy meal featuring roasted mushrooms and fresh kale pesto. Perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 16 ounces fresh mushrooms, washed and cut into thick-ish slices

Method
 

  1. Whisk or shake the marinade in a jar until combined.
  2. Place mushrooms in a shallow bowl. Cover with enough marinade to get some flavor on each of the mushroom pieces (you might have some marinade left – that’s okay, you can use it later in this recipe, or save for next week’s bowls).
  3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Let the mushrooms rest for 20-30 minutes while you prep other ingredients, including your sauce! Place mushrooms with marinade on a sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes, rotating pans as needed, until you get some nice browning on everything. You can use the broiler to help with the browning as needed.
  4. Serve in a bowl over rice or cauli rice. Top with your sauce (yeah kale pesto)! You can also put all this yumminess in a wrap or on a salad. Poof! Look at healthy, delicious you.

Notes

- For extra crispy mushrooms, ensure they are in a single layer on the baking sheet and avoid overcrowding. Use two pans if necessary.
- To achieve a perfect roast, listen for the gentle sizzle and look for deep brown edges on the mushrooms, not just light browning. This indicates the Maillard reaction is fully developing.
- Make the kale pesto ahead of time! It stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.