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Mushroom Bowl in za'atar

Weeknight-friendly Mushroom Bowl with the za'atar we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.7 from 2,357 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Mushroom Bowl in za'atar
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar elements, and pat the mushroom dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the mixed mushrooms and glaze until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the za'atar and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the sweetcorn along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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