Mushrooms are Nutritious!
Do you judge a food’s nutrition by it’s color? If you do, then mushrooms may not come to the top of your most-nutritious list. In fact, I’ve been asked many times if there is any nutrition at all in mushrooms. Well, let me tell you that the answer is a big YES. In 1 cup of mushrooms, there are only about 20 calories; yet, there are >2 grams fiber, nearly 1 gram protein, 10% daily value of iron, nearly 30% daily value for vitamin D, and more. All the nutritious details for mushrooms are here.
Mushrooms are Diverse!
The big sellers in grocery stores are white button and Baby Bella mushrooms. Both offer a mild, savory flavor when you cook them. That’s nice, but what about all the other kinds of mushrooms? There are quite a few including Portobello, crimini, shitake and oyster mushrooms. See if you can identify them on this visual. And, try them all.
Mushrooms in the Kitchen!
When I asked some of my dietitian friends what they liked to do with mushrooms in their kitchens, here is what they said:
- Saute them with onions
- Saute them with onions and garlic
- Saute them with spinach
- Add them to a Bolognese (spaghetti sauce)
- Add them to Italian risotto with Parmesan cheese
- Make a grilled Portobello sandwich with garlic mustard, lettuce & tomatoes
- Add them to homemade vegetable soup
Mushrooms in Your Kitchen!
All delicious foods, like mushrooms, give you a chance to be creative in the kitchen. Try mushrooms in a Spinach Salad. Or, try mushrooms in a Beef Stroganoff. Visit my website to get new ideas for using mushrooms and other healthy ingredients. You’ll be glad you did.
What will you make this week with mushrooms?