Janet Zuccarini’s Crispy Maitake Mushrooms with Lemon Yogurt and Herbs

“The crispy maitake mushrooms bring a rich and meaty depth of flavour to this vegetarian dish.” — Janet Zuccarini
Ingredients
Serves 23
- 2 large maitake mushrooms, trimmed into large clusters
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Lemon Yogurt
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill or all three), plus more for garnish
- Flaky salt, to finish
Directions
Make Mushrooms
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line sheet pan with parchment.
- Place maitake clusters on pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until edges are golden brown and crisp.
Make Lemon Yogurt and Assemble
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, lemon zest and juice, garlic and herbs. Adjust seasoning with salt.
- Spread Lemon Yogurt on platter. Arrange crispy mushrooms on top.
- Finish with drizzle of olive oil, extra herbs and flaky salt.
Written By
Lauren Medeiros
View All Articles- Photographer Jake Rosenberg (Janet’s portrait)/Janet Zuccarini (mushrooms)