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Mushrooms – the nutritionists' favorite food

Did you get bored of the old mushroom recipes? Try some new recipes with tasty mushrooms!

Did you know that:

Mushrooms have so many nutritional qualities that they can be considered a healing food.

Where can we find mushrooms:

Mushrooms are found all over the world in various shapes and colors, but not all of them are edible.

In Europe, the cultivation of edible mushrooms began in the early 17th century, but widespread cultivation was only in the early 19th century in the Limburg city of Germany.

What are the nutritional benefits of mushrooms:

With a low carbohydrate content, mushrooms offer you fat-free protein. Mushrooms contain over 15 vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B6, magnesium, selenium, zinc or potassium. Mushrooms are also a good source of antioxidants.

Mushrooms can be considered a healing food because of their anti-inflammatory quality, which is why they are recommended in the diets of people with multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

What we need to know when preparing mushroom recipes:

Here you will find countless recipes with mushrooms such as recipes with brown mushrooms, Pleurotus or forest mushrooms.

What do you need to know when cooking with mushrooms:

  1. If you use dehydrated mushrooms, it is good to put them in a water bowl in the evening, and the next day they will only be good for cooking. Don't throw away the water in which they hydrated because you can use it in the preparation of a delicious soup.
  2. The taste of mushrooms and their aroma can be accentuated if you cook them in butter and especially if you add spices like pepper, thyme, garlic, and rosemary. With these spices, you will certainly not fail!
  3. Mushrooms can also be marinated and stored for winter.
  4. For a successful mushroom recipe you must know that, after you have finished the preparation, you must leave it in the pan for 15-20 minutes before serving. This way, the spices can better penetrate the mushrooms and intensify their aroma.