Oyster Mushroom Pita Wrap

Here is a simple and tasty quick meal, tender, savory oyster mushrooms sautéed with warm spices, wrapped in soft pita with crisp veggies and creamy sauce.

It’s fresh, filling, and full of flavor - Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Oyster mushrooms have a meaty texture and soak up flavour beautifully.

Follow this simple recipe and you can be on your way to enjoying this delicious wrap.

See how to make fresh pillowy pita bread here PITA

INGREDIENTS FOR MARINATED MUSHROOMS

200g or 1.5 - 2 cups shredded oyster mushroom

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 heaped teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

METHOD

*Shred or thinly slice mushrooms.

*Add mushroom to a med-large bowl and sprinkle with the rest of ingredients.

*Toss mushrooms so they are well coated and set aside to marinate for at least 20-30 minutes.

*Now heat a medium size pan adding 1/2 - 1 tablespoon light tasting oil. Once oil is heated add marinated shredded mushroom and pan fry until golden and slightly crispy.

*Remove from pan and set aside in a bowl.

INGREDIENTS FOR ADVOCADO CREAM

1 large ripe avocado

A few sprigs of coriander leaves (cilantro leaves)

A few sprigs of flat leaf parsley leaves

Juice of half a lime or lemon medium size

Salt to taste

METHOD

*Scoop out avocado and place in a blender.

*Finely chop coriander and parsley leaves and add to avocado with lemon juice and salt.

*Blend until smooth and creamy.

*Set aside until ready to assemble wrap.

INGREDIENTS FOR HARISSA DRESSING

3/4 cup plant based yoghurt

2 tbsp + 2 tsp lemon juice

1 tbsp harissa paste

1 tsp sweetening

½ tsp pink Himalayan salt or to taste

METHOD

*Place the ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy and smooth.

*Add more water as needed, adjust seasoning to your liking.

INGREDIENTS FOR OYSTER MUSHROOM WRAP

Pan fried oyster mushrooms

2-3 pita breads

1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce

1/2 medium size purple onion thinly sliced

1/2 medium size capsicum thinly sliced

micro greens (optional)

or choose your own wrap veggies

ASSEMBLE YOUR WRAP

*If pita bread is not freshly made heat until soft and flexible (pan or microwave for 10-15 seconds).

*Spread the base sauce avocado cream on the pita. Add the shredded cabbage, onion, capsicum and micro greens, then top with sauteed mushrooms.

WRAP AND FINISH

Drizzle with harissa dressing, wrap it up and enjoy.

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