Vegan Osso Buco
Thick king oyster mushroom medallions and cannellini beans braised in a savory Italian tomato, white wine, and vegetable sauce, finished with fresh lemon-parsley gremolata.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pat the mushroom pieces dry. In a shallow bowl, toss them with the flour, ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, and ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper until lightly coated.
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Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear the coated mushrooms in batches until browned on both sides, then transfer them to a plate.
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Step 3
Add the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil to the pot. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, then cook over medium heat until softened and lightly golden.
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Step 4
Stir in 2 ½ clove (8 gr) garlic, the tomato paste, and thyme. Cook over medium heat until the tomato paste darkens slightly.
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Step 5
Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot. Simmer over medium heat until the liquid is reduced by about half.
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Step 6
Add the crushed tomato, vegetable stock, and bay leaves. Return the browned mushrooms to the pot, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and braise over low heat.
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Step 7
Stir in the cannellini beans, the remaining ¼ tsp (2 gr) salt, and the remaining ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper. Simmer uncovered over low heat until the beans are hot and the sauce lightly coats the mushrooms.
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Step 8
Combine the parsley, remaining 2 ½ clove (8 gr) garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl to make the gremolata.
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Step 9
Discard the bay leaves. Spoon the mushrooms, beans, and sauce into shallow dishes and finish with the gremolata.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and use within 3 days. Reheat leftovers thoroughly to 74°C.
Risk factors
- hot oil splatter during searing
- steam from the covered braise
- alcohol vapor near an open flame
- improper cooling or storage of leftovers