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Balsamic and Thyme Roasted Portabella Mushrooms
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I don’t recall being a fan of mushrooms as a child. I can imagine that they must find their way on the “dislike” list of many children, but I’m not quite sure why. What is it about mushrooms that people, especially children, seem to not like?
But like many childhood dislikes, mushrooms for me became an ingredient that I quite enjoy as an adult and for good reason. They’re a simple vegetable that has a lot to offer.
4 Reasons to Cook with Mushrooms
Mushrooms are High in Vitamins and Minerals
Mushrooms are naturally low in sodium, calories, and fat. They boast a high, naturally unfortified source of vitamin D not found in other areas of the produce isle. In addition to vitamin D, mushrooms provide B vitamins, potassium and powerful antioxidants.
Mushrooms Flight Breast Cancer
If these great vitamins and minerals weren’t reason enough to include mushrooms in your diet, you may be interested to know that City of Hope, a leading cancer research center, reports that mushroom’s extract slowed the growth of breast tumors.
If you’d like to talk more about the health benefits of mushrooms, the Mushroom Council’s support of City of Hope’s research surrounding mushrooms and cancer, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join me for the Mushroom Council #gno Twitter party on Tuesday, October 4 from 9-11 ET.
Mushrooms are Verstaile
Mushrooms are a kitchen staple for me. It seems I add mushrooms to my grocery shopping list several times a month. They are great in pasta dishes, in omelets, on pizzas, in soups and stews, or even on their own as a side dish or appetizer.
I like to keep mushrooms on had because I know there are many recipes that I can create to utilize them in the kitchen. They’re a great basic vegetable.
Mushrooms are a Great Meat Substitute
Mushrooms, especially portabella mushrooms, are filling and can add bulk back into meatless recipes.
If you’re looking to reduce the amount of meat in your diet, mushrooms serve as a great option for a meat substitute in many recipes. Check out these Portabella Mushroom Fajitas.
One of my favorite, easy ways to prepare mushrooms is this recipe for Balsamic and Thyme Roasted Portabella Mushrooms.
These Balsamic and Thyme Roasted Portabella Mushrooms makes a delicious, simple appetizer or side to go with any holiday meal or dinner party. If you want to go above and beyond, stuff the centers with a little bit of goat cheese after they come out of the oven. YUM!
Balsamic and Thyme Roasted Portabella Mushrooms are versatile too! Slice them up after roasting and toss them with pasta and some goat cheese or freshly grated parmesan for a quick, meatless main dish.
More Mushroom Recipes:
- Portabella Mushroom Fajitas
- Chicken Marsala
- Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup with Beef
- Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Balsamic Roasted Mushroom Risotto
Balsamic and Thyme Roasted Portabella Mushrooms
Ingredients:
12 oz small (2" diameter) portabella mushrooms
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp fresh thyme, divided, plus extra for garnish
3 cloves garlic
Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Sea salt, to tasteDirections:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and reserve for another use. Rinse and dry mushrooms. Place mushrooms top side down in a cast-iron skillet.
Whisk olive oil and balsamic vinegar together. Drizzle over the mushrooms. Thinly slice the garlic cloves and sprinkle them over the mushrooms, getting a slice or two inside each mushroom. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme; season with salt and pepper.
Roast at 425 degrees F for 5-10 minutes, until desired doneness is achieved. Eight minutes was perfect for me.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle with remaining garlic, juices, oil, and vinegar in the pan. Sprinkle with reserved 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves and garnish with a spring or two of fresh thyme. Serve immediately.
Note: Slice these up and toss with pasta and freshly grated parmesan for a quick meatless main dish.
Giveaway Prize (1 winner):
- Mushroom slicer
- Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Saute Pan with Cover (5 Quart)
- Book: MyPlate for Moms, How to Feed Yourself & Your Family Better
Giveaway Requirements:
- Answer the question: How do you support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and cancer prevention?
- Contest ends October 10, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
- Contest open to US States only.
- Winners will be chosen via random.org and will have 3 days to respond before disqualified and a new winner chosen.
Optional Extra Entries:
Additional entries can be earned by doing any of the following, giving you a total of 5 extra entries. Leave a separate comment for each of your entries.
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Disclosure:
I was compensated for my participation in the Mushroom Council campaign.
About the Author:
Katie’s lifelong interest in cooking good food has shown her that part of the goodness in life is enjoying delicious food with friends and family. She is: Writer. Photographer. Recipe Developer. Website Founder. Lover of all things good in life. Wife & Mom. A mix of great recipes, family memories, and yummy photography is what Katie serves up each week at GoodLife Eats™. Katie resides in Colorado with her husband and two children.
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Hello! I'm Katie Goodman, author of GoodLife Eats Etc. where I share what I find in my life. A mix of great recipes, family memories, adventures, good reads, and anything else that I love is what you will discover here.
I try to prevent cancer by eating correctly. With a picky family of seven, this can be tricky!
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Hi Katie:
Last week my 12-year-old daughter requested a portabella mushroom, sun-dried tomato pizza! She also loves portabella mushroom burgers with goat cheese served on a whole wheat hamburger bun. For years she proclaimed that she hated mushrooms but somewhere along the way she saw the light! Have you roasted white button mushrooms using the recipe above? I have some in the fridge and may try it tonight. Thanks for another great recipe. PS, I have walked in the Breast Cancer walk in Boston for the past 5 years.
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Katie replied: — October 4th, 2011 @ 9:39 AM
I have not tried it with button mushrooms, but I’m sure it would be great!
I attend our colleges breast cancer volleyball game and I also walk our Breast cancer walk here in Midland
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running in races!
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I donate and participate in cure run.
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http://twitter.com/#!/tcarolinep/status/120852835679223809
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Mushrooms are MY LIIIIIFE.
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Those are 4 wonderful reasons to include mushrooms in your diet! And the recipe is so easy and fresh! Sure to turn a mushroom hater into a mushroom lover!
- Brittany
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These look delicious! My husband is not a big fan of mushrooms, but I think he might try this.
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Suggestions for what “another use” for the mushroom stems might be?
I fight cancer with fruits & veggies!
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Katie replied: — October 3rd, 2011 @ 7:07 PM
Any recipe that calls for chopped up mushrooms. I linked to chicken lettuce wraps in this post, that is a good way to use them up.
growing up i only liked mushrooms on my pizza!
To support Breast cancer this month I am going to look for products that specifically donate proceeds to research and cure!
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i follow good life eats on twitter!
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i now follow the mushroom council on twitter!
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and i re-tweeted!
ksquared222
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I made these as a side for my hubby last night (along with homemade pizza) and he LOVED them. He said they were very meaty and delicious.
Thank you so much for showing me another way to cook mushrooms (he usually just gets them chopped up and sauteed in garlic butter. I don’t eat them so don’t really know many ways to cook them.
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This is a DEFINITE TRY— sounds yummy!
Thanks for posting!
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I try to live a healthy active lifestyle. I also support fundraisers and charities that help cancer victims become cancer survivors. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I am trying to get our family to eat better and to know our family’s health history.
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I try to prevent cancer by eating a healthy balanced diet. The mushrooms look great.
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This looks soooo good! I have a giveaway going on at my site too…great minds think alike.
I got myself tested…and I don’t eat processed foods…
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We do our best to eat healthy and stay active. I have also participated in walks/runs that support cancer research.
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I follow GLE on twitter
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I retweeted
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My entire family raises funds and walks (or runs) in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Event, in our area.
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I absolutely love mushrooms, and yours look so good with the balsamic vinegar!
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We support awareness by walking in a 5K for the cause and buying from companies that donate to it.
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Mmm! I love tossing mushrooms in all my savory dishes. And i support awareness by going to local fundraising events.
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Katie,
Thank you SOOOO much for this delicious inspiration! I served the portabello mushrooms over whole wheat angel hair with an extra dash of balsamic, goat cheese and pine nuts. It was to die for
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