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I love when a recipe so easy and simple can be this delicious.

If you’re looking for a seriously tasty side dish for Christmas or a dinner party, then you need to try this! It’s stress-free cooking and is ready in under 20 minutes, with minimal effort.

The contrast in textures between the soft mushrooms and the slight crunch of the Tenderstem®

combined with the sweet sour balsamic and salty, earthy garlic and soy sauce, treats your palate to some serious umami goodness.

Tenderstem®

Name: Sautéed Tenderstem® with Garlic Balsamic Mushrooms
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 200 g Tenderstem®; 200 g chestnut mushrooms (sliced); 2 tsbp vegetable oil ((such as light olive oil or coconut oil)); 2 tbsp soy sauce ((or tamari /coconut aminos for gluten-free version)); 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 3 garlic cloves (minced); salt and pepper (to taste)

Tenderstem® is a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale which results in a sweet and tender stem brassica.

I love broccoli but much prefer the taste and texture of Tenderstem®, especially in stir fries and salads. Because the stem is tender (hence the name) there is no need to chop or discard it – you can use the whole vegetable.

Have you tried it before? Get some more Tenderstem® cooking inspiration here.

This dish is also very easy to make gluten-free. Simply swap soy sauce for tamari sauce or coconut aminos (to make it soy-free and paleo diet-friendly).

Sautéed Tenderstem® with Garlic Balsamic Mushrooms

Course: Side Dish

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

An easy and delicious side dish, vegan & gluten-free.

Ingredients

200 g Tenderstem®
200 g chestnut mushrooms sliced
2 tsbp vegetable oil (such as light olive oil or coconut oil)

For the balsamic sauce

2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari /coconut aminos for gluten-free version)
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 garlic cloves minced
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

To make the sauce

In a small bowl or jug, mix together all the sauce ingredients. Taste and adjust, if needed and set aside.

To cook the mushrooms & tenderstem

Add the oil to a large sauté pan (with a lid but leave it off for now) on a medium-high heat.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, shaking or stirring them every now and then.
Add in the sauce and stir to coat the mushrooms. Add the tenderstem, put on the lid and cook for 5 minutes.
Serve and enjoy! This makes a wonderful side dish but can also be made into a main meal too.