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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Taco Salad

The trick to a delicious dinner salad is having a mixture of flavours and textures that will make each bite just a little different than the last.

 

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 oz fresh crimini mushrooms
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Tex-Mex seasoning blend
  • Italian seasoning blend:
    • 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
    • 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
    • 1/4 tsp dried minced garlic
    • 1/4 tsp dried minced onion
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Place the mushrooms and onion in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Crumble in the ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes or until browned.
  2. Add the mushroom mixture, red pepper, Tex-Mex seasoning blend and Italian seasoning blend. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the tomato paste; add the tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened. Divide the lettuce evenly between four dinner plates. Top with the meat mixture, cheese, avocado, sour cream (if using) and cilantro.

Tip: For traditional tacos reduce the lettuce to 2 cups and serve with flour or corn tortillas.

 

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Mushroom Veggie Burgers

The plant-based cuisine movement continues to grow in popularity and this wholesome mushroom veggie burger recipe packs a nutrition and flavour punch! These burgers are full of nutrients and the hearty mushrooms leave you feeling satisfied.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 13 minutes
Makes: 5 burgers

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil
  • 2 cups (500 mL) 1 cm x 1cm cubed hearty mushrooms (portobella, shiitake, crimini)
  • 1 cup (250 mL) diced zucchini
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) onion, minced
  • 1 19 fl oz can (540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup (180 mL) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Montreal steak spice
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil

Directions

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms, zucchini and onions, cook for 3 minutes. Set aside in a large bowl and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

In a medium sized bowl, mash 3/4 of the black beans (around 1 ½ cups) with a fork or potato masher. Add into the large bowl with the mushroom mixture. Next, stir in remaining black beans, eggs, breadcrumbs, steak spice and garlic powder. Mix until well combined and let sit for 10 minutes.

Form burgers by squeezing 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the burger mixture in your hand and forming a patty, make sure to press the burgers together tightly.

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook burgers for 5 minutes on each side making sure to flip gently. Cook until golden brown on each side.

Serve and dress the burger however you like.

Enjoy!

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Mushroom Farro Risotto

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes     
Servings: 4

 

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups (500 mL) sliced hearty mushrooms (crimini, portobella and shiitake)
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) white wine
  • 1 cup (250 mL) farro
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups (750 mL) sodium reduced chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley

 

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onions, mushrooms, pepper, and thyme. Cook for 3 minutes. Pour in wine to deglaze the pot, cook stirring for 30 seconds. Stir in farro and garlic, cook for 1 minute.
  2. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes or until the farro is tender.
  3. Remove lid, stir in frozen peas and continue cooking and stirring for 8 minutes, uncovered, until desired thickness has been reached.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.

 

 

 

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Mushroom Lasagna

Skillet Mushroom Lasagna

Recipe courtesy of Sweetsugarbean.

Serves: 4 | Prep time: 30 minutes | Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

6 lasagna noodles (about 2 inches wide)
1 Tbsp butter
1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
5 cups assorted baby greens such as spinach, kale, chard, arugula
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp butter
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2/3 cups extra-smooth ricotta cheese
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
pinch cayenne pepper
pinch nutmeg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
canola oil for greasing skillet

Directions

  1. In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the noodles for 2 minutes less than package instructions for al dente; drain.
  2. While the noodles are cooking, in a 10-inch cast iron skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Cook the mushrooms and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened and almost no liquid remains, about 7 minutes. Add the baby greens, and cook, stirring occasionally until they begin to wilt, about 2 minutes. Scrape into a bowl. Stir in the salt and pepper.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 8 minutes. Add 3/4 cup of the mozzarella, the ricotta, mustard, cayenne pepper and nutmeg. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat.
  4. Wipe out the cast iron skillet after you cook the mushrooms and greens and give it a little greasing with canola oil. . Pour 1/2 cup of the sauce into bottom of the skillet. Arrange 3 of the noodles over top, you may need to trim the ends to fit skillet. Top with half of the mushroom mixture. Spoon half of the remaining sauce over top. Arrange remaining noodles, perpendicular to bottom noodles, over top. Top with the remaining mushroom mixture, sauce and mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. 5. Bake in 400°F oven until mozzarella is melted and sauce is bubbly, about 1015 minutes. Broil until the top is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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