3 Easy Mushroom Meal Ideas
Summer is officially here, and it’s time to enjoy long, sunny days outside instead of in the kitchen. We compiled three easy mushroom meal ideas starring…you guessed it – our shiitake or oyster mushrooms! These recipes are delicious, easy and can be ready in less than 30 minutes.
Simply pick your shiitake or oyster mushrooms from your log prior to preparation; or use both – each recipe calls for 8 ounces of mushrooms. Remember not to rinse the mushrooms; simply take a wet paper towel and dab them to clear away any dirt.
These meals are also great for families; even the pickiest eaters will love each one!
Mushroom Quesadillas
Shiitake and Oyster Mushroom Quesadilla
Ingredients:
- Avocado Spray or Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the Pan
- 8 ouncesshiitake or oyster mushrooms or 4 ounces of each mushroom
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- Scallions
- Salt + Pepper to desire
- 1 ½ cups of grated cheese of choice – we prefer Monterey Jack or Havarti
- Cilantro
- Tortillas of choice – corn or flour
On the side:
- Salsa
- Chopped Jalapeno peppers
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole or diced avocado
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions:
- Oil the pan and sauté the mushrooms in the skillet for approx. 5 minutes
- Add the garlic and scallions until softened
- Add salt and pepper
- Transfer the ingredients to a bowl
- Spray the pan again
- Gently place one tortilla in the pan
- Add the cheese immediately, then the ingredients in the bowl
- Place the other tortilla on top and lightly press
- Put a lid on the skillet for one minute or until the cheese is melted
- Flip the tortilla over and cook for approx. 45 seconds until the cheese is melted on the other side.
- Repeat steps if necessary
- Plate the quesadilla and cut into quarters
- Top with cilantro and sides of choice
Bacon Mushroom Pasta
Bacon Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients:
- Avocado Spray or Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the Pan
- 8 ounces shiitake or oyster mushrooms or 4 ounces of each mushroom
- 8 ounces of pasta of choice
- 2 cloves of chopped garlic
- 1 pound of bacon cut into small pieces
- 1/3 cup Chicken Broth
- ¼ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon flour
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Salt + Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese and parsley to serve
Instructions:
- Boil water and add pasta
- Cook the bacon and leave the grease in the pan; cut into small pieces
- Sautee the mushrooms in the bacon grease for approx. 5 minutes
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Remove the mushrooms from the pan
- Add the broth, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon mustard to the pan. Stir for only one minute, then add the cream to let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and bacon back to the skillet. Let it heat through/cook for a few more minutes until it’s slightly thickened, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet and toss.
- Add parmesan cheese, parsley and salt + pepper to taste.
Mushroom Sausage Quiche – Breakfast for Dinner!
Mushroom Sausage Quiche
Ingredients:
- 8 ouncesshiitake or oyster mushrooms or 4 ounces of each mushroom
- 1-pound ground breakfast sausage
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- ½ cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
- Salt + Pepper to taste
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cook the crumbled sausage in a large skillet, then add the mushrooms.
- Cook on medium-high heat until the meat and mushrooms are lightly browned and all the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated.
- Drain off the grease.
- Add the parsley.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, adding the cream, cheese and salt.
- Pour into the mushroom/sausage mixture; blending well. Pour mixture into the pie shell.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 – 30 minutes, until crust is slightly brown and the filling is set.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
We hope you enjoy these easy weeknight meals and Happy Summer! Remember when the temps are warm outside to #soakyourlogs every few weeks to help the keep moisture in so they keep producing throughout the hotter months.