(NC)—Imagine including fresh mushrooms at every meal; their rich earthy flavour, and meaty texture adding another level to your homemade dishes. Why not try it? Fresh mushrooms are delicious and versatile, making it easy to add them to breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A great way to start the day is with a satisfying Mushroom and Cheese Frittata. Protein in the eggs will give you the energy boost to start the day, while the mushrooms will fill you up and keep you from getting hungry to quickly, which is the key in weight management. Serve it with sliced tomatoes and whole wheat toast, a delicious breakfast the whole family will enjoy.
For lunch, why not try a light Marinated Mushroom, Tomato and Basil Salad. It will not only satisfy your hunger, but will provide you with essential vitamins and minerals without filling you up on calories.
At dinner, Simple Sautéed Mushrooms add a boost of flavour to your pasta, beef, pork, chicken or fish entrée. That's because mushrooms have Umami, which is the fifth taste. It naturally makes your meals taste better by giving all your other food a flavour boost.
To round out your day, satisfy your snack craving with a Fresh Mushroom and Tomato Salsa served with whole wheat tortilla chips; the perfect nighttime snack to enjoy with the kids.
It's easy to include mushrooms in every meal.
For delicious recipes, from breakfast to dinner, visit Mushrooms Canada at www.mushrooms.ca.
- News Canada