Sweet and Spicy Stir Fried Mushrooms

Sweet and Spicy Stir Fried Mushrooms

Serve this very easy side dish with grilled chicken, fish, lamb or spinach vegetarian dishes or as part of an Asian cuisine menu.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 8 mins
Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) soya sauce 25 mL
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) each oyster sauce and honey
  • 1/4 – 1/2 tsp (1-2 mL) hot red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. (750 g) fresh medium white and crimini mushrooms
  • Garnish: Sliced green onions (optional)

Directions

  1. In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the soya sauce, oyster sauce, honey and red pepper flakes; set aside.
  2. Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat; add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  3. Add the oil to the wok and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 –2 minutes or until starting to brown. Stir in soya sauce mixture and sesame seeds; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until mushrooms are well coated and just tender. Serve sprinkled with green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving
Calories: 84
Sodium: 385 mg
Protein: 2.5 g
Fat: 5.6 g
Carbohydrates: 7.6 g
Dietary Fibre: 2.0 g

Recipe adapted from the Australian Mushroom Growers’ Association.

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Warm Mushroom Dip with Baked Pita Crisps

Warm Mushroom Dip with Baked Pita Crisps

This light dip is superb with these easy low fat crisps. The crisps keep well in an airtight container – so make a big batch.

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
1 lb fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
2 tsp lemon juice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup light sour cream
2 tsp dried dill weed
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Baked pita crisps (recipe below)

Directions

In large skillet melt butter over medium heat; stir in mushrooms, lemon juice, garlic and onions sauté until tender and the liquid given off by the mushrooms has evaporated, about 5 –7 minutes. Reduce heat to simmer; mix in sour cream, dill weed, paprika, salt and pepper and simmer until slightly thickened and warm.
Serve warm with pita crisps, multigrain, low-fat crackers or breadsticks

Makes 1 cup (250 mL) or 16 servings

Tip: Substitute 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh minced dill for the dried and garnish with fresh dill sprigs.

Baked Pita Crisps: Cut 2 whole wheat pita breads in half horizontally with scissors or serrated knife. Cut each half into 8 triangles. Arrange in single layer on cookie sheet; bake in 400ºF(200ºC) for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Variation: Tortilla Crisps: Substitute 4 small whole wheat flour tortillas for pitas.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 61 Calories, 139 mg Sodium, 2.8 g Protein, 2.5 g Fat, 7.9 g Carbohydrates, 1.2 g Dietary Fibre.

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Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

These Salisbury steak patties are made with a blend of 50% beef and 50% diced mushrooms, the perfect combination for a healthy weeknight dinner that tastes great! This dish is so versatile it can be served as a hot sandwich, over mashed potatoes or over egg noodles for a dish your whole family will love.

Prep time: 20 minutes                
Cook time: 21 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 lb (8 oz) diced crimini mushrooms
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 1/2 lb (8 oz) extra lean ground beef
  • 1/3 cup (80 mL) breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Italian seasoning

Gravy

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) salted butter
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced onion
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sliced button mushrooms
  • Pinch each salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups (175 mL) beef broth
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen peas
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) cold water
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) sliced green onions

 

Directions

Salisbury Steaks

Heat oil in a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion for 1 minute. Mix in mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes stirring. Take off heat and cool slightly.

In a large bowl, mix together beef, mushroom mixture, breadcrumbs, 1 egg and Italian seasoning until well combined. Form the meat mixture into 4 equal sized patties. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Take skillet off heat and set patties aside on a plate.

Gravy

In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes or until vegetables have softened. Whisk in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in peas and cook for 1 minute.

In a small bowl mix cornstarch with cold water. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the broth and continue until smooth. Cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened. Add the meat back to the pan and spoon the gravy over the top. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Enjoy!

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Mushroom and Lemon Chicken with Rice

A one pot meal that will be sure to impress! This meal is a hearty comfort food with hints of bright spring flavours. Something for the whole family to enjoy.

          

Prep time: 15 minutes                

Cook time: 50 minutes

Serves: 4

 

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in, chicken thighs
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lb (8 oz) mushrooms sliced, white button and/or shiitake
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) white wine
  • 2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (250 mL) rice
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh parsley

 

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt (1/4 tsp), pepper (1/4 tsp) and garlic powder. Heat oil in a large oven safe skillet over medium heat. Place chicken thighs, skin side down, in the heated skillet and cook for 7 minutes or until skin is crispy and golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms to the same large skillet and cook for 3 minutes or until tender. Add white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the brown bits. Cook for 30 seconds. Mix in chicken broth, lemon juice, rice, salt (1 tsp), and pepper (1/2 tsp). Place chicken thighs on top of the rice, skin facing up. Cover and bake for 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
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Mushroom, Ham and Leek Skillet

Recipe Courtesy of Living Lou

Serves: 4 | Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small leek, white and light green parts only, washed and thinly sliced
1 227g/ 8oz pkg. Button mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 cups diced smoked ham
4 eggs
Parsley for serving, optional

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium, heat. Add olive oil, leeks, mushrooms and ham. Cook for 7-9 minutes, stirring frequently until mushrooms have released their liquid (it’s ok if some remains in the pan).
  2. Create four wells in the mixture, and carefully crack eggs into wells. Cover and cook until eggs have set to your desired doneness, about 6 minutes for medium-soft yolks.
  3. Serve with parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
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