Mushroom CSA
(Provided by Grass Valley Mushrooms)
This week will be a bag of Mixed Variety Mushrooms, locally grown from Grass Valley Mushrooms.
General mushroom cooking instructions: Mushrooms should be cooked for about 15-20 minutes. Sautéing them is what we do most around here!
You may see chestnut mushrooms in your share this week. Chestnut mushrooms have a beautiful golden color and have a delicious mildly nutty flavor. The stems should be cooked and have a nice snap to them even after being cooked! Some customers like to cook them a bit longer and they will get a nice crunch to them that could be topped on a salad, pasta, burger, or even on top of your morning eggs.
Start with a dry sauté (no oil or butter) on low heat first for about 5 minutes to soften them and break down the outside cellular wall of the mushroom. This will get some of the excess moisture out. Add oil or butter and your seasoning (salt is just fine) and go to a low-medium heat, sauteing for 10-15 minutes.
Health Benefits of Mushrooms:
Aside from being a low-calorie food, mushrooms have a wide variety of health benefits! They are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, all which are important for our bodies. Some specific ways they have been found to benefit us include: boosting our immune system, lowering blood pressure, assisting with weigh loss, and even reducing the risk of serious diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease.
They are also an amazing option for plant-based diets, since they have a meaty texture and can absorb flavors extremely well!
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