Mushroom
Oyster Mushroom
A delicate, fan-shaped mushroom, easy to grow and cook, with a natural statin-like compound.
🌱 What it is
Oyster mushrooms are soft, fan- or oyster-shell-shaped mushrooms that grow in clusters, mild in flavor and quick to cook.
✨ How it may help
- May help support healthy cholesterol levels
- May help support healthy immune function
- A tender, versatile mushroom for everyday cooking
- Easy to digest when cooked
🥄 How to use it
Tear into pieces and sauté briefly in a little oil until tender; good in soups, stir-fries, and as a meat-like addition to plant-based meals.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup, cooked (~146g) · about 37 calories
- Protein 3.1g
- Fiber 2.3g
- Niacin 5.1mg
- Iron 1.3mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Generally very well tolerated when cooked. As with any mushroom, only eat cultivated or expert-identified oyster mushrooms, never a wild lookalike.
🍃 A note from nature
A soft, fanned cluster that seems to grow wherever a fallen log offers it a foothold.