Mushroom and Brussels Sprout Hash

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Breakfast is one of those special things.  Breakfast is one of those meals best lingered over with extra coffee and super fresh orange juice.

It usually requires a weekend morning and a little time and someone you generally like to high-five in life.  When those things come together, here’s the deal:  make mushrooms, shred brussels sprouts, and cook some eggs.  First though, make a big pot of coffee.

I love making this breakfast on a weekend morning because mushrooms take some time to cook.  Mushrooms need some coaxing, heat and salt to melt into deliciousness.  All that mushroom cooking time is made for coffee sipping, brussels sprout slicing, and easy conversations.  It’s living and it feels really good!

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Let’s get savory.

I love how earthy mushrooms are.  They feel meaty without being… meaty.  The brussels add another earthy note, just leafy and bright green.

I’ve made this breakfast in my rented kitchen in Asheville, North Carolina, so I kept it super simple:  mushrooms, brussels, olive oil, salt, pepper, and a big hit of lemon.  It’s comfort.

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It feels like this mushroom and brussels sprout situation could be lunch or a dinner side dish until… until, until WE ADD AN EGG!  Fried egg.  Toast soldiers.  Cold orange juice.  That’s breakfast.  You’re doing it right.

Mushroom and Brussels Sprout Hash

serves 2

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small shallot, minced

2 big handfuls cremini mushrooms

1 clove garlic, minced

3 big handfuls brussels sprouts

salt and pepper to taste

juice of half a lemon

1 scant tablespoon olive oil

2 large eggs

Wipe mushrooms with a moist paper towel to remove any excess dirt.  Slice mushrooms into quarters.  Set aside.

Rinse brussels sprouts.  Slice sprouts into ribbons by thinly slicing horizontally from top to bottom.  Set aside.

In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.  Add shallots and cook until translucent and just browned, about 4 minutes.  Add  the mushrooms and a pinch of salt.  Cook down until mushrooms are softened and beginning to brown.  Add garlic and cook for one minute more.

Add brussels sprout ribbons and increase heat to medium-high.  Toss to combine and cook until brussels and mushrooms are softened and extra browned.  Once browned and cooked well, remove from the heat, add lemon juice, and toss.

In a separate sauce pan heat olive oil over medium-low heat.  Crack two eggs into the pan and fry for 30 seconds.  Cover the pan and cook to desired doneness.  I leave my eggs for about 4 minutes for over-medium.

Divide hash between two bowls.   Place one egg on top of each hash bowl and serve immediately.  

 

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  2. Hello there.
    In ingridients you called for juice of half lemon. But in the instructions it was never mentioned. Is it ok to omit it
    Thanks

  3. Am I missing something or does the recipe not say when to add the lemon juice? Would it go in later? with the brussels sprouts? with the garlic?

  4. I love the simplicity-ness of your recipe. I’ve made a similar one sans mushrooms, but I love that you add them AND loved that you cut your bread into “soldiers”.

  5. Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try this out. I’m in a temporary rented place now, and keep putting off cooking, but its inspiring to see that you made this from a rented place too!

  6. Omg, I absolutely love this dish. I usually use the brussel sprouts left over from dinner with the mushrooms and potatoes because we’re German/Russian potato eating family!

  7. What a great way to use Brussels sprouts! It’s one of those veggies that can get a little boring and stumps you when you have to make it, but this is great! And I love mushrooms so that’s even more perfect. Thanks!

  8. Filing this one away for our next winter morning (it’s summer right now so I’m trawling through your summer recipes!). I can’t seem to convince my boyfriend that all brussels sprouts need is a little love and care and they can be delicious, but maybe this recipe will prove me right :) Thanks Joy and have a wonderful time in Asheville – I can’t wait to visit one day myself.

  9. um, yes please. this looks fantastic! mushrooms on toast is one of my very favourite breakfasts, so i’ll add this to the recipe pile for mornings when i’m feeling more adventurous. i love your whole description of breakfast as well – it really is such a lovely meal to take your time over.

  10. I live in Asheville– I was wondering if you were coming this way, since it has such a foodie reputation. It’s beautiful this time of year! If you need any hiking recommendations after your breakfast, let me know ;)

  11. I wish I had seen your recipe a few days ago! I bought an entire STALK of these delicious guys and ran out of ideas what to do with them, so I had to throw away half of the stalk. Great recipe and I’m on my way to buy another stalk! :)

  12. Hi Joy, if you are still in Asheville, stop by to eat at the Laughing Seed on Wall St. Best restaurant I know of!

  13. It wasn’t until this past year that I actually started to like Brussel sprouts but now I enjoy them especially roasted. However I love how you’ve shaved them combining them with earthy mushrooms to create a healthy breakfast dish. This looks delicious!

  14. I have to buy more brussels sprouts. Tracy from Shutterbean posted about brussels w/pancetta and cheese yesterday and now you give us brussels w/mushrooms. So yum! I can’t wait to make this. Thanks Joy!

  15. I read somewhere that your twenties is the time to learn how to make a really good breakfast and share it with friends. I think this might have to be my debuting meal. It looks scrumptious :)

  16. I love ‘shrooms and Brussels. This sounds so good! And I love the top-down shot of the cast iron skillet and that wood board underneath. If you ever want to have a prop garage sale, I’d buy that off you in a heartbeat :) Love the vintage chippy wood charm!

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