Capsicum and Mushrooms with Oregano
by Tarla Dalal
The chewy texture of mushrooms and the crispness of capsicum are a good combination, especially when they are sautéed minimally such that they retain their characteristics. Apart from using aromatic oregano, this preparation of Capsicum and Mushrooms with Oregano also stands out in its use of Tabasco sauce, which lends the dish the strong and spicy flavour of special Tabasco capsicums.
Capsicum and Mushrooms with Oregano recipe - How to make Capsicum and Mushrooms with Oregano
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Makes 2 servings
1/2 cup thinly sliced capsicum
1 1/2 cups button mushrooms (khumbh) , cut into halves
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
salt to taste
1 tsp tabasco sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
For The Garnish
2 tbsp chopped spring onion greens
Method
- Method
- Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and salt and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the tabasco sauce, oregano and chilli flakes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 more minute.
- Serve immediately garnished with spring onion greens.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 59 cal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 5.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 243.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 18.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 10.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 3.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 51.5 mg |
| Potassium | 179.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
Outbrain
The tobasco sauce and oregano enhances the taste of the capsicum and mushroom. If you are looking for some change in the dry starters, then you should try this.