26 Simple Mushroom Recipes That Are Low-Calorie & High-Protein

Do you want to start eating healthier and get fit? A food option you may not have considered is mushrooms. Try these nutritionally balanced, incredibly healthy, tasty, and quick recipes with mushrooms. Mushrooms contain minimal calories and high protein.

Trivia

Mushrooms (the stalk and the cap) are the fruiting bodies of fungi. However, not all fungi have a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap.

26 Easy And Delicious Mushroom Recipes

1. Avocado Stuffed Mushroom

Prep Time: 15 min   Cooking Time: 12 min   Total Time: 27 min   Serves:  5

Ingredients

• 10 large portabella mushroom
• 1 large avocado, scooped out
• 2 leeks, white part chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• ⅙ cup finely chopped tomato
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• ¼ cup grated goat cheese
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Remove the stems of the mushroom and finely chop them.
2. Melt the butter in a pan and cook the garlic and leek together for about 2 minutes.
3. Transfer this into the bowl containing avocado.
4. Add chopped mushroom stems, tomato, rosemary, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to make it into a paste.
5. Fill the mushroom pits with this and bake at 400 degrees F for 5-8 minutes.

2. Beef Mushroom Meatballs With Maple Dijon sauce

Prep Time: 20 min   Cooking Time: 40 min   Total Time: 60 min   Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup button mushroom, pulsed and made into small uniform cubes
• ½ cup ground beef
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• ¼ cup Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 sprig rosemary
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Heat oil in a pan and saute the onions.
2. Add the pulsed mushrooms and salt. Cook until the moisture is soaked.
3. Remove from the flame and let it cool.
4. In a mortar and pestle, combine all the spices.
5. In a large bowl, crack open the egg, add the sauteed onions and mushroom, ground beef, salt, pepper, and tomato puree. Stir to combine the ingredients.
6. Divide the meat into 24 small balls.
7. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
8. Grease a shallow baking tray and place the meatballs in it.
9. Bake them for 20 minutes.
10. In the meanwhile, start with the sauce preparation by combining maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and vegetable oil in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes and remove from flame.
11. Take out the meatballs and arrange them on a serving tray.
12. Add the sauce over the meatball and enjoy!

Trivia

Button, Cremini, and Portobello mushrooms are among the top three commonly consumed mushrooms worldwide.

3. Mushroom Turkey Zucchini Boat

Prep Time: 15 min   Cooking Time: 45 min   Total Time: 60 min   Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 200 g halved button mushroom
• 4 medium sized zucchini
• 100 g ground turkey
• ½ cup diced onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 4 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 chipotle pepper, chopped
• ½ cup grated cheese
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Slice the zucchini lengthwise and scoop the insides of the zucchini.
3. Chop the insides of the zucchini.
4. Toss the mushrooms into a food processor and pulse it to make small mushroom pieces.
5. Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the onions and cook until they become translucent.
6. Now, add the ground turkey and cook for about 7 minutes.
7. Now add the mushroom, salt, chili powder, and cumin powder. Cook for 4 minutes.
8. Add the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, chopped zucchini, corn kernels, and lime juice. Cook for 2 minutes and then remove from flame.
9. Add this mix into the scooped out zucchini halves.
10. Top it with grated cheese.
11. Place the zucchini boats in a baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes.

4. Classic Korean Vegan Mushroom Bulgogi

Prep Time: 17 min   Cooking Time: 15 min   Total Time: 32 min   Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced button mushrooms
• ¼ cup thinly sliced onion
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Combine all the ingredients, except sesame seeds, in a bowl and keep it aside for 10 minutes.
2. Now, heat a pan and add all the ingredients into the pan. Stir and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Transfer the cooked veggies to a bowl and garnish with sesame seeds.
4. Serve hot with a small bowl of brown or white rice.

5. Tibetan Mushroom Dumplings

Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 30 min  Total Time: 60 min   Serves: 4

Ingredients

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup diced onion
• 150 g finely chopped button mushroom
• ⅓ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon grated ginger
• ⅛ teaspoon coriander powder
• ⅛ teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
• ½ chicken/vegetable stock cube
• ½ teaspoon chili sauce
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Heat oil in a pan and add ginger and garlic. Cook for a minute.
2. Add the diced onion and saute until they become translucent.
3. Add the mushroom and cook until the moisture evaporates.
4. Add coriander powder, salt, and garam masala. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add chicken/vegetable stock cube, chili sauce, and soy sauce.
6. Stir and cook until the spices are cooked properly.
7. Remove from flame and let it cool down a bit.
8. In the meantime, combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
9. Add just enough water to make a smooth dough and not a sticky one.
10. Divide the flour dough into small balls.
11. Sprinkle a little flour on a wooden board and roll the flour balls into small and thin circular shapes.
12. Add a tablespoon of the minced mushroom and fold the edges together to seal the dumplings.
13. Place the dumplings in a steamer and steam for about 20 minutes.
14. Serve hot with tomato and garlic sauce.

6. Mushroom Poriyal

Prep Time: 20 min   Cooking Time: 15 min  Total Time: 35 min  Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 500g sliced button mushroom
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• 15-20 curry leaves
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ cup grated coconut
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard and cumin seeds and let them sputter.
2.  Now, add the chopped onions and curry leaves and cook until the onion turns translucent.
3.  Add minced garlic, chili powder, and turmeric powder and cook for about 2 minutes.
4.  Add the sliced mushrooms and cover and cook for 2 minutes.
5.  Remove the lid and cook the mushroom until the moisture evaporates.
6.  Remove from flame and stir in the grated coconut.
7. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

7. Mushroom Tartine

Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 15 min   Total Time: 45 min   Serves: 2

Ingredients

2 cups sliced button mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter
4 slices rustic sourdough bread
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Salt to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

How To Prepare

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan and then add the vinegar. Cook on medium flame for about 10 minutes until the milk forms clumps.
2. Pour the milk through a mesh and save the clumped milk in a bowl.
3. Add salt to the curd and refrigerate it for 15 minutes.
4. In the meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan and saute the mushrooms.
5. Add butter, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes.
6. Spread the fresh ricotta cheese on slices of sourdough bread.
7. Top it with the sauteed mushroom.
8. Garnish with cilantro.

8. Five Spice Mushroom Pork Stir-Fry

Prep Time: 15 min   Cooking Time: 15 min   Total Time: 30 min   Serves: 2

Ingredients

1 cup button mushrooms
1 cup sliced chestnut mushrooms
1 lb pork loin steaks, fat removed
1 cup julienned carrot
1 cup bok choy
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
½ teaspoon Chinese five spice
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoons scallions for garnish
2 tablespoons dark low-sodium soy sauce
1 ¼ cup chicken or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
½ teaspoon chili flakes
¼ teaspoon black pepper

How To Prepare

1. Mix oyster sauce and cornstarch in a bowl with a little seasoning.
2. Marinate the pork in this for about 15 minutes.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the pork until cooked.
4. Remove the pork from the pan and toss in the garlic. Cook for a minute.
5. Add ginger and chili flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
6. 6. Now add the carrot, bok choy, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
7. 7. Next, add low-sodium soy sauce, chicken/vegetable stock, and rice wine vinegar.
8. Simmer and bring it to a boil.
9. 9. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for about a minute.
10. Remove from flame and garnish with the scallions.

9. Healthy Mushroom Soup

Prep Time: 15 min  Cooking Time: 25 min  Total Time: 40 min  Serves: 2

Ingredients

1 cup shiitake mushrooms
⅔ cup chopped white onion
1 cup chopped bok choy
½ cup chopped kale
½ cup chopped celery stalks
1 tablespoon coconut oil
6 cloves of garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
2 cups water
1 teaspoon sea salt

How To Prepare

1. Heat coconut oil in a soup pot.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook until they become brown.
3. Add the chopped onions and cook until they become translucent.
4. Add the celery stalks, kale, mushroom, bok choy, black pepper, turmeric powder, sea 5. salt, and water. Cook for about 20-25 minutes with the lid on.
5. Serve hot.

Note

: For a nutritious twist, consider using shiitake mushrooms in your recipes. Shiitake mushroom benefits are quite well-known and they can contribute to your overall well-being.

10. Roasted Mushroom With Baked Eggs & Asparagus

Prep Time: 15 min  Cooking Time: 32 min  Total Time: 47 min  Serves: 1

Ingredients

½ cup button mushroom
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
7-8 asparagus
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Toss the mushroom and asparagus with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Transfer them to a shallow baking tray and roast for about 20 minutes.
4. To make baked eggs, grease custard cups with olive oil and crack open the eggs.
5. Add 1 tablespoon milk to each custard cup and sprinkle salt and pepper.
6. Bake at 325 degrees F for about 10-12 minutes.
7. Plate the roasted mushrooms, asparagus, and baked eggs for a delicious and nutritious breakfast.

11. Mushroom Tart

Prep Time: 25 min   Cooking Time: 30 min   Total Time: 55 min   Serves: 4

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅔ cups ice water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 egg lightly whisked
1 thinly sliced clove of garlic
1 cup sliced button mushrooms
½ cup shiitake mushrooms
¼ cup enoki mushrooms
1 cup baby spinach
¼ cup baby rocket spinach
Bunch of fresh thyme
50g crumbled feta
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

How To Prepare

1. Mix 1 teaspoon salt and ice water in a bowl.
2. Transfer 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup butter into a food processor and pulse until they form a crumble-texture.
3. Add water and pulse until the dough is formed. Do not make a smooth dough.
4. Wrap up the dough in cling film and refrigerate it for 2 hours.
5. Flour your work surface, roll the dough into ¼ inch thickness.
6. Transfer the dough into a baking tray. With a knife, remove the extra dough from the edges and with a fork, poke the base of the tart.
7. Brush the tart with the whisked egg.
8. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C.
9. Bake the tart for 7 minutes.
10. In the meanwhile, heat 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a pan and add garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
11. Add the mushrooms, baby spinach, rocket spinach, thyme, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir fry till the moisture evaporates.
12. Now, add this to the tart. Top it with crumbled feta.
13. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

12 . Roasted Mushrooms With Fresh Herbs

Prep Time:

20 min   Cooking Time: 55 min   Total Time: 75 min   Serves: 4

 Ingredients

• 2½ teaspoon sesame oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, mashed
• 3 tablespoons of minced ginger
• 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 ¼ pounds mixed mushroom, which should include white, cremini and shiitake
• 10 small shallots, chopped
• 1/3 cup mint, chopped
• 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste

How To Prepare

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
2. Take a small bowl and combine 2 tablespoons of sesame oil with ginger, garlic and soy sauce.
3. Spread the mushroom on the baking sheet and drizzle the sesame mixture on the mushrooms.
4. Toss to coat the mixture properly.
5. Season the mushrooms with salt and roast for 30 minutes.
6. Take a second baking sheet and drizzle the shallots with the remaining sesame oil.
7. Toss well to coat. Season with salt and roast for 25 minutes.
8. Transfer both mushrooms and shallots into a bowl.
9. Add mint, parsley, sesame seeds and dill and toss well.
10. Serve with noodles.

13. Leek And Mushroom Croquettes

Prep Time:

15 min   Cooking Time: 2 h 30 min   Total Time: 2 h 45 min   Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 green parts of the leek, thinly sliced
• ¼ pound of shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 2 large eggs, beaten with water
• 1 ½ cup, bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Salt and pepper to taste

How To Prepare

1. Take a large skillet and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
2. Add the leeks, shiitake and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 7 minutes, until they begin to turn brown.
3. Add thyme and oregano to the mushroom mixture and transfer to a bowl.
4. Take a small saucepan and melt the remaining butter.
5. Add flour and milk and cook until the mixture turns thick.
6. Transfer the mixture into the bowl and add Parmigiano-Reggiano.
7. Season with salt and pepper and stir well.
8. Take an 18-inch long plastic wrap and spoon the croquette mixture on it.
9. Roll up the plastic, making it 14 inches long. Twist the end and freeze for 2 hours.
10. Fill three bowls with flour, eggs and breadcrumbs respectively, and line a large baking sheet with butter paper. Unwrap the log and cut into 12 small pieces.
11. Pat each piece into a 2-inches small patty.
12. Dip the patty first in flour, then eggs and then coat in the breadcrumbs.
13. Freeze the baking sheet for 15 minutes.
14. Take a large wok and heat oil.
15. Fry the croquettes over high heat until they are golden and crisp.
16. Serve hot with ketchup.

14. Grilled Portobello Mushrooms With Tarragon-Parsley Butter

Prep Time:

10 min   Cooking Time: 20 min   Total Time: 30 min   Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon leaves,
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• Eight medium Portobello mushroom stemmed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for brushing

How To Prepare

1. Take a small bowl and mix butter with tarragon and parsley leaves.
2. Season with salt and pepper and set it aside.
3. Brush the Portobello mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer the mushrooms to the grill pan and cook over moderate heat for about 8 minutes, until it turns tender and nicely charred.
5. Add the butter mixture in the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes, until the butter melts completely.
6. Serve hot with sandwiches.

15. Mixed Mushroom Ragout

Prep Time:

20 min   Cooking Time: 30 min   Total Time: 50 min   Serves: 4

Ingredients

• ¼-cup vegetable oil
• 1 pound of shiitake mushroom, stemmed and sliced
• 1 pound mixed mushrooms, like cremini and oyster mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4th cup of white wine
• 1 cup of chopped tomatoes,
• ½ cup of unsweetened coconut milk
• 1-tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons of white miso
• 1-tablespoon harissa
• 1-tablespoon capers
• ½-cup chicken stock
• Salt and pepper to taste

How To Prepare

1. Take a large skillet and heat 2 tablespoons of oil.
2. Add the shiitake mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook over moderate heat, stirring until it turns brown.
4. Transfer to a bowl and leave it.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok and add the mixed mushrooms.
6. Cook on high heat for 5 minutes until the water evaporates.
7. Add onion and the remaining oil. Season with salt, pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until the onions soften.
8. Add the garlic, cover, and cook for another 2 minutes.
9. Add the wine, tomatoes and simmer for another 4 minutes.
10. Take a bowl and whisk milk, mustard, harissa and miso.
11. Add to the mushroom mixture along with shiitake, capers and stock.
12. Simmer on low heat and cook for 4 minutes, until it thickens.
13. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

16. Miso-Glazed Tofu With Shiitakes And Asparagus

Prep Time:

24 h Overnight Cooking Time: 30 min Total Time: 24 h 30 min Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1 pound tofu, cubed
• ½-cup blond miso paste
• ½-cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1-pound shiitake mushroom caps
• 1-pound asparagus
• 1-cup sake

How To Prepare

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Take a small bowl and whisk miso, brown sugar, and half-cup sake.
3. Place the tofu cubes in the mixture and leave the marinade overnight.
4. Place the marinated tofu on a foil lined baking sheet and pour 1 tablespoon of marinade.
5. Transfer the remaining marinade to a small saucepan and heat on a low flame.
6. Bake for 20 minutes until it is browned lightly.
7. Preheat the broiler for a few minutes.
8. In the meantime, heat some oil in a large saucepan and add asparagus, sake and cook for 2 minutes.
9. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper, stirring until the asparagus turns crisp.
10. Remove from heat.
11. Place the tofu under the broiler and cook for another 2 minutes.
12. Transfer the mushroom on a plate and top it with 1 piece glazed tofu. Drizzle the remaining glaze and serve.

17. Mushroom Risotto

Prep Time:

20 min  Cooking Time: 20 min  Total Time: 40 min  Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1-tablespoon olive oil
• 50 grams butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 200 grams sliced mushrooms
• ½-cup Arborio rice
• ¼ cup white wine
• 4 cups hot chicken stock
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon crushed parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

How To Prepare

1. Sauté onion and mushrooms in oil and add 25 grams butter until it turns soft.
2. Stir in the rice and wine and cook until it turns transparent.
3. Stir in the stock, cover and simmer for a few minutes.
4. Add some more stock and repeat the process until the rice is cooked.
5. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
6. Stir in Parmesan, the remaining butter and serve.

18. Shahi Mushroom

Prep Time:

25 min   Cooking Time: 30 min   Total Time: 55 min   Serves: 4

Ingredients

For mushrooms

• 250 grams button mushroom
• 2 tablespoons ghee, ½-tablespoon butter
• Salt to taste

For the masala

• 2 sticks of cinnamon
• 1-tablespoon shahi jeera
• ½-tablespoon jeera
• 1-tablespoon pepper
• 10 grams dry ginger
• 1 piece brown cardamom
• Javitri, a pinch
• Pathar ke phool, a pinch
• ½-tablespoon coriander seed
• 3 cloves
• 4 green cardamoms
• Jaiphal, a pinch

For the gravy

• 1-tablespoon ghee
• 1 bay leaf
• ½-teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1-tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2-tablespoon onion puree
• 3 green chilies, chopped
• 1-teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1-teaspoon cumin powder
• 1-teaspoon coriander powder
• 1-teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 250 grams tomato puree
• Sugar, a pinch
• 2-tablespoon cashew nut paste
• 1 ½-tablespoon cream
• ½ lime

How To Prepare

1. In a shallow pan, heat ghee and fry mushroom, butter and salt. Transfer it to a bowl and keep it aside.
2. In another pan, take all the ingredients and grind in a processor. Leave the powder aside.
3. In a pan, sauté ghee, cumin seeds, ginger-garlic paste, onion puree and bay leaf.
4. Add the green chilies, red chili powder, coriander powder and salt. Add some water to de-glaze it.
5. Then, add the tomato puree and sugar to balance the acidity.
6. Add the cashew paste, ground masala, cream and lime.
7. Add the shallow fried button mushrooms and simmer for a while until the gravy thickens.
8. Serve hot.

19. Mushroom And Corn Rolls

Prep Time:

20 min   Cooking Time: 60 min   Total Time: 80 min   Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped mushrooms
• ½-cup corn kernels
• 4 filo pastry sheets
• 1-tablespoon oil
• 1 garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed peppercorn
• 2 teaspoon butter for greasing
• 2-tablespoon cream
• 1 tablespoon processed cheese
• 1 ½ teaspoon chopped parsley
• Salt to taste

How To Prepare

1. Preheat the oven at 180 C.
2. Grease a baking tray with butter and leave it aside.
3. Heat oil in a nonstick pan and add garlic, salt, mushroom, corn kernels, crushed peppercorn and 1-teaspoon butter.
4. Sauté for a few minutes and then add cream.
5. Mix well and turn off the heat. Add cheese, fresh parsley and mix again. Leave it aside to cool.
6. Brush melted butter on 1 baking sheet and place another one it.
7. Brush it with melted butter and do the same for 4 more sheets.
8. Press the arrangement and place the cooked mixture in the center.
9. Fold both the sides and seal the edges with melted butter.
10. Brush melted butter again and make three slits on top.
11. Place it on the baking tray and bake for 20 minutes.
12. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

20. Portabella Mushroom Soup

Prep Time:

20 min  Cooking Time: 30 min  Total Time: 50 min  Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 leeks, white and light green part only
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 large portabella mushrooms, chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups of chicken broth
• 1-teaspoon salt
• 1-teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1-cup heavy cream
• ¼-cup fresh parsley

How To Prepare

1. Take a large saucepan and sauté the leeks and onions over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. Cook for 3 minutes, until the vegetables turn tender.
3. Reduce the flame and add the mushrooms. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Then stir in the flour and cook for another 3 minutes.
5. Add thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper, sugar and chicken broth.
6. Simmer for 10 minutes and leave it aside to cool.
7. Puree the soup in a blender until smooth.
8. Transfer it back to the saucepan and stir in the cream.
9. Cook on low flame, but do not boil. Garnish with parsley and serve.

21. Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Prep Time:

30 min  Cooking Time: 30 min  Total Time: 60 min  Serves: 6

Ingredients

• ¼-cup olive oil
• 24 large white mushrooms
• 12 ounces flaked crab meat
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried mustard
• 1-cup parmesan cheese
• 1-cup breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoon parsley, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• ½ cup melted butter

How To Prepare

1. Grease a baking dish with olive oil or butter and place the scooped mushrooms on it.
2. In a medium bowl, mix crabmeat with the chopped mushroom stems, onion, half-cup parmesan cheese, dry mustard, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic salt and red and black pepper.
3. Mix well and stir in mayonnaise and egg.
4. Scoop the filling in each mushroom.
5. Melt the butter and drizzle over the mushrooms.
6. Add the remaining parmesan cheese on the tip of each filled mushroom.
7. Bake it for 25 minutes at 425 fahrenheit. Serve hot.

22. Baked Mushroom Chicken

Prep Time:

15 min  Cooking Time: 30 min  Total Time: 45 min  Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large boneless chicken breasts
• ¼-cup flour
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• ½-cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup green onion
• Salt and pepper to taste

How To Prepare

1. Coat the chicken with flour and fry it in butter.
2. Grease a baking pan and leave it aside.
3. Take the same pan and sauté mushrooms until tender.
4. Add broth, salt, pepper to the mushrooms, and cook until the liquid reduces by half.
5. Spoon the mixture over the chicken and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
6. Sprinkle cheese and green onions and bake for another 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice.

23. Garlic Mushrooms

Prep Time:

10 min  Cooking Time: 15 min  Total Time: 25 min  Serves: 4

Ingredients

• ¼-cup olive oil
• 500 grams mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, mashed
• 60 ml of dry sherry
• 1-tablespoon lime juice
• ½-teaspoon chili flakes
• One tablespoon chopped coriander

How To Prepare

1. Heat oil in a large frying pan and add mushrooms and garlic to it.
2. Cook for 2 minutes and then add the sherry, lime juice and chili flakes.
3. Season with salt, pepper, and cook until the mushrooms soften.
4. Stir in the parsley and serve hot.

24. Mushroom, Red Wine And Thyme Ragù

Prep Time:

10 min  Cooking Time: 30 min  Total Time: 40 min  Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 200 grams, flat mushroom, thickly sliced
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 100m red wine
• 100ml vegetable stock
• A handful of thyme leaves

How To Prepare

1. Heat oil in a saucepan and add onion to it.
2. Cook for 5 minutes until the onions soften.
3. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, until the mushrooms release the juice.
4. Uncover and cook for a few minutes so that the water evaporates.
5. Stir in red wine and cook till the water reduces by half.
6. Throw in the thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve with steamed broccoli.

25. Minty Mushrooms

Prep Time:

15 min  Cooking Time: 20 min  Total Time: 35 min  Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1-cup mint leaves, chopped
• 400 grams mushrooms, stemmed
• 12 cloves of garlic, mashed
• 2 tablespoons oil
• ½ teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
• Salt to taste
• Iceberg lettuce
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

How To Prepare

1. Throw in garlic, mint leaves, 3-tablespoon oil into a blender and grind to a fine paste.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan and sauté mushrooms for a while.
3. Add salt and crushed peppercorns and sauté again.
4. Add the ground paste, lemon juice and mix well.
5. Place the lettuce leaves on the plate and the mushroom over it. Serve hot.

26. Portobello Mushroom Burger

Prep Time: 5 min Cooking Time: 15 min Total Time: 20 min Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Portobello mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon each of your preferred seasonings (paprika, chili powder, cumin)
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 4 burger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 2 sliced tomatoes
• 2 sliced onions
• 4 cheese slices

How To Prepare

1. Remove the stems of the Portobello mushrooms and gently clean them.
2. Marinate the mushrooms in a mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and your preferred seasonings for about 20 minutes.
3. Preheat your grill or stovetop griddle to medium-high heat.
4. Grill the mushrooms on each side until they are tender.
5. Toast your burger buns lightly.
6. Assemble your burger with lettuce, tomato, onions, and cheese.
7. Place the grilled Portobello mushroom on the bun and serve.

Bogna, a food blogger, shares a delightful recipe using mushrooms. She writes, ” I tried this recipe on a cold weekend in September and I was surprised that this dish tasted more like wild mushrooms that I know from Poland than the regular white mushrooms (i)”. Moreover, knowing the benefits of mushrooms will further strengthen your desire to try these recipes, as mentioned above, which can contribute to improving your overall health.

If you are cooking mushrooms for the first time, there are a few things you should be aware of. Here is something to help you out.

Cooking Techniques And Tips For Mushrooms

Here are some quick tips for cooking mushrooms:

• Cleaning: Gently wipe mushrooms with a damp cloth or paper towel instead of washing them, as they absorb water quickly.
• Slicing: Slice mushrooms evenly so they cook at the same rate.
• Sautéing: Use a hot pan and avoid overcrowding so mushrooms turn golden and do not steam.
• Roasting: Toss mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast at 400°F (200°C) for a rich, caramelized flavor.
• Grilling: Skewer mushrooms or place them directly on the grill to bring out a smoky taste.
• Seasoning: Add salt at the end of cooking to avoid drawing out too much moisture and keeping them tender.
• Adding to Dishes: Add mushrooms towards the end of cooking soups or stews to keep their texture and flavor intact.

These tips help you bring out the best flavor and texture in your mushrooms! Read on to learn how popular mushrooms are.

Global Mushroom Production

The versatility and benefits of mushrooms have made them one of the favorites throughout the world. This has also resulted in their increased global production since 2010. According to the report from the Food and Agriculture Organization Statistical Database (FAOSTAT), global mushroom production surpassed 8 million tons in 2011 and has averaged between 8 and 10 million tons since then. Here is a graph representing the data on global mushroom production between 2004 and 2018.

Global Mushroom Production (2004-2018)

Infographic: Health Benefits Of Mushrooms

Mushrooms are packed with flavor and an enviable texture that makes them a staple in the culinary world. However, that is not all there is to them. Mushrooms are also filled with beneficial bioactive compounds that can uplift our health in many ways.

In the infographic below, explore the health benefits that mushrooms can provide that will make them a must-have in your kitchen.

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

What dishes go well with mushrooms?

Mushrooms go well with dishes that contain eggs, bacon, ham, chicken, lemon, garlic, shallots, onions, and other vegetables.

How long do mushrooms last in the fridge?

Refrigerated mushrooms can stay fresh for up to two weeks.

Are mushrooms a vegetable or protein?

Mushrooms are botanically classified as fungi and considered a vegetable. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and antioxidants.

Do you put mushrooms in beef stew?

Yes. Mushrooms go well in beef stew and make for a delicious meal.

Illustration: Simple Mushroom Recipes That Are Low-Calorie & High-Protein

Image: Stable Diffusion/StyleCraze Design Team

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