Mushrooms are incredibly versatile, and you can use them as the main ingredient for many delicious recipes. Without any sodium or fat, mushrooms provide an added unique flavor to any dish, but that’s not the only benefit they provide. Mushrooms are full of antioxidants, like selenium, ergothioneine, and glutathione which help protect the body from damaging free radicals that can cause heart disease and cancer. Also, these antioxidants fight aging by protecting the body from physiological stress which can cause wrinkles, and they help protect your brain which can prevent Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Another amazing benefit of incorporating mushrooms into your diet is fiber. Mushrooms contain Beta Glucan, which is strongly linked to improving cholesterol and boosting heart health. Fiber also helps regulate blood sugar which reduces the risk of type 2 Diabetes. B Vitamins, like riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid, are also found in mushrooms. This combination of vitamins utilizes energy and produces red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body. In order to incorporate mushrooms into your weekly food regime, we’ve put together a list of five tasty recipes that will be sure to become a staple in your household.
Mushroom Soup
Cold weather inspires delicious food, and no dish is more famous than a satisfying soup on a beautiful fall or winter day. This creamy mushroom soup is a delicious and easy recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes, and the best part is you just need one pot! This soup will be a hit at large gatherings or simple enough for weeknight dinners. You can also double the recipe and freeze it so you can continue to enjoy it in the days or weeks to come. This recipe is also vegan, keto, and gluten-free adaptable. You won’t mind those cold nights when you have this soup cooking on the stove.
Mushroom Stroganoff
Stroganoff is a Russian dish from the mid-19th century and has become popular around the world with variations of the original recipe. This mushroom stroganoff is a healthier twist on the original, beef stroganoff, but no less savory and delicious. Paired with egg noodles and savory stroganoff sauce, this dish is pure nostalgic comfort food.
Mushroom Strata
Strata is a layered casserole dish that is most commonly served at brunch and made from a mixture of bread and eggs. This recipe calls for simple, easy-to-find ingredients which means you can make this recipe any season of the year. The best part is that all the work can be done the night before and refrigerated until you’re ready to put it in the oven the next morning. Enjoy this savory dish with your closest family and friends on a Saturday morning.
Wild Mushroom Galette
Galette comes from the French word galet which means small pebble. However, the galette you eat is a freeform, single-crust “tart” with either a savory or sweet filling. This wild mushroom crusty cake looks impressive, but it is deceptively simple, and luckily doesn’t require a special pie dish or tart pan. Filled with fresh thyme, wild mushrooms, and buttery onions, this will surely be an art piece on any table. Serve with a fresh green salad and enjoy any leftovers the next morning.
Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is a northern Italian rice dish that is cooked in broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. This particular creamy, fully-loaded mushroom risotto separates itself from the others by one simple move, instead of cutting the mushrooms into tiny, barely-there pieces, this recipe leaves them bigger, which brings out the umami flavor throughout the entire dish. Not only are the mushrooms stirred throughout the dish, but they’re also piled on top as well which guarantees a mushroom in each bite.
No matter how you choose to cook mushrooms, you’ll be sure to have a tasty, hearty dish for any occasion. Not only are you getting amazing health benefits with each bite, but you’ll also be sure to amaze your guests with your cooking skills. We hope you have found something enticing to cook the next time you’re craving a hearty, comforting meal.