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Spinach King Mushroom Sauté

August 15, 2018/ Lucy Waverman

This mild and tasty curry using thick, juicy king mushrooms makes a good vegetarian main course, too.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated ginger root
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons medium curry paste
8 ounces (250 grams) king oyster mushrooms, thinly sliced.
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 cup chopped canned tomatoes
8 ounces (250 grams) baby spinach
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped coriander or mint

Method

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ginger root, garlic and curry paste and sauté for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté until limp (about 2 minutes). Add garam masala and tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes or until flavours are combined. Add spinach in batches and cook for 2 minutes or until just wilted. Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper and sprinkle with coriander or mint. Serves 4.

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