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Mushrooms

Quick Facts

Produce Type: Fungus
Scientific Name: Agaricus bisporus
Seasonality: Spring
Nutrients: B vitamins, biotin, glutathione, potassium, vitamin D
Flavor: Earthy & savory
Complementary Flavors: Balsamic vinegar & spinach
Quick Cooking Tip: Store raw mushrooms in a paper bag in the fridge with a paper towel wrapped around them to capture extra moisture
Cost: $$*
*from least expensive ($) to most expensive ($$$$)

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Mad for Mushrooms: Culinary Tips and Health Benefits of Mushrooms

With their earthy flavors and satisfyingly meaty textures, mushrooms are a culinary chameleon, adding depth and complexity to any dish.

FULL ARTICLE

Mushroom Recipes

Pair mushrooms with various ingredients and flavor profiles for the perfect dish!
Slices of white button mushrooms.

Health Benefits

  • Improves Blood Sugar Levels
  • Supports Healthy Gut Bacteria
  • Strengthens the Immune System
  • Supports Heart Health
  • Stregthens Hair and Nails

Making Mushrooms Kid-Friendly

Many young children typically avoid mushrooms due to their unique texture. We recommend finely chopping them and adding them into a sauce to pour over veggies, chicken, or steak to help introduce mushrooms in a more enjoyable way.

Leftover Life Hack

Holding on to various types of extra mushrooms? Slice them up and add them to this mushroom gravy recipe for more flavor.  

FULL RECIPE

Sustainability Tip

When using store-bought mushrooms, check the bottom of the plastic mushroom container they came in to see if the container is recyclable before disposing.

Party Planning Tip

These Kale Stuffed Pesto Mushrooms are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that mixes a savory pesto sauce with a bite-sized cremini mushroom cup.  

FULL RECIPE

Resources

The information above was compiled with help from the following sources.
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Isabella Mead

Assistant Project Manager,
The Paleo Diet

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USDA

Online Resource

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Journal of Fungi

Scientific Journal

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Nutrients

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Advances In Nutrition

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