(Newswire.net — February 15, 2021) — Whether you consider yourself to be a gourmet chef or one who just likes to try something new at home now and then, you no doubt have discovered the abundance of different foods and the many ways they can be incorporated into various recipes. However, you may not have turned your attention to mushrooms just yet. High in fiber and vitamins yet low in cholesterol and fat, mushrooms can be a great addition to your favorite recipes. If you are wondering how, here is a complete guide to getting more mushrooms into you and your family’s diet.
Appetizers and Snacks
If you have gotten bored with onion rings, French fries, and even those beloved chicken wings, you can try making mushrooms some of your favorite appetizers and snacks. Should you be looking for something different to eat as an appetizer while watching a ballgame, try some deep-fried breaded mushrooms. Crispy and flavorful, they’ll go great with beer or soft drinks.
Addition to Your Salad
Since you already love to have as many different vegetables as possible in your bowl of salad, consider adding mushrooms to the mix. By pairing them with different types of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and topping things off with some crunchy croutons, you may even turn your kids on to the joys of a big bowl of veggies.
Mushroom Gravy
If you are like many people, you love pouring some homemade gravy over your steak, pork chops, or mashed potatoes. However, if you are tired of the usual gravy you’ve been having at dinner, try making some mushroom gravy. Easy to make and tasting fabulous, you may have found the go-to gravy for you and your family, as well as one you can use for those special dinners during the holidays.
A Perfect Addition to Soups
On a cold winter day, there is nothing that tastes better than a hot bowl of soup. But if you are always having tomato, vegetable, or other types of soup and are eager to find something new to fill up your bowl, try making a vegetarian French onion soup supplemented with mushrooms. Known for having a strong yet tasty flavor and to be surprisingly filling, this variation on the traditional French onion soup will have you begging for a second bowl.
Mushroom Lasagna
If you thought lasagna always had to include beef or chicken, you’re wrong. In fact, vegetarian lasagna has been popular for years, and is continuing to grow in popularity as more people adopt healthier eating habits. If you want a new twist on an old family favorite, spend some time in the kitchen creating mushroom lasagna. Once served, you may find your family requesting it more often than you expected.
Fantastic Pizza Topping
Often thought of as the universal favorite food, pizza lends itself perfectly to being topped with all different types of mushrooms. Thus, if you want to spice up your pepperoni pizza even more or instead want a suitable vegetarian pizza option that has something on it other than just cheese, add mushrooms to your next pizza. Whether you make your pizza at home from scratch or have it delivered, your taste buds will thank you once the mushrooms find their way into your mouth.
Now that you know the many wonderful ways mushrooms can become a bigger part of your favorite recipes, it’s time to put your plans into action. From ones that have a light buttery flavor to those with a stronger taste, you’ll soon find yourself looking for even more ways to make mushrooms part of your family’s menu on a regular basis.