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We Can't Get Over These Faux Plant-Based 'Beef' Burgers and Sandwiches
Mushrooms are found in so many classic dishes in kitchens across the world — swimming in creamy pasta sauces to unique sandwiches and salads. Fresh mushrooms have a rich, umami flavor profile that many home cooks can't get enough of. And as they takeover pages of nearly every kind of cookbook, you'll find mushrooms on the menu at any time of day — from an early breakfast to a midday snack and finally, in the most delicious dinner you've had this week.
These delicious edible fungi have earned their heart-healthy halo time and time again. All home cooks, but especially those on low-sodium diets, flock to mushrooms as they contain a compound called glutamate ribonucleotides, which lends them their flavor notes without all of the added sodium. An entire cup of mushrooms only contains 5mg of sodium and are equally low in calories, making mushrooms a dieter or flexitarian's dream, as they're rich in essential B vitamins, including folate and niacin, among others.
The best health benefit associated with mushrooms might be their ability to easily replace beef in your favorite recipes. You can chop almost any mushroom (but especially portobello, cremini, porcini, and button mushrooms) into a finer consistency that mimics ground beef, and blend it into a smaller amount of your favorite beef dish. If you're interested in eating more plant-forward recipes, mushrooms are going to be your next best friend — try them in any one of these incredibly smart meat swaps today.
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Beet, Mushroom and Avocado Salad
Pairing tender, flavorful mushrooms with the soft, creamy bite of fresh avocado is a winning combo for any salad. The addition of beets just makes this plate so much more special!
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Danielle Occhiogrosso - 3/41
Fall Mushroom Pizza
Oyster and shiitake mushrooms make for the best duo on a bed of pillowy ricotta and provolone cheese. This rustic-style pizza is ready in 30 minutes flat!
Mike Garten - 4/41
Crispy Mushroom and Muenster Sliders
Hello, gameday friend! 😎 You won't miss beef at all once you sink your teeth into this cheesy, savory treat.
Mike Garten - 5/41
Mushroom and Spinach Bread Pudding
Mounds of flavor-packed Gruyère, Cremini mushrooms and refreshing spinach help make this brunchtime classic sing. Plus, there's bread! 😍
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Wild Mushroom Toasts
Have 10 minutes? You can whip up a toast that manages to be even creamier than the standard avocado option at most brunches.
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Wild Mushroom and Beef Stroganoff
On a cold winter's night, this classic comfort dish eats like a warm hug. But the best part? This stroganoff holds up super well in a meal prep session before the week begins.
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Vegetable Ramen With Mushrooms and Bok Choy
Dressing up your favorite ramen noodles is easy when you double down on fresh mushrooms and bok choy.
Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly - 9/41
Mushroom and Brussels Sprouts Pizza
Upgrading your pizza night from the standard pepperoni to the ultimate 'shroom and veg pie is a move the whole family will love. The amount of fontina and goat cheese here can't help but please everybody!
Mike Garten - 10/41
Mushroom and Chile-Garlic Green Beans
It's the ultimate side dish; ready in under half-an-hour, can be roasted in the oven while you work the stovetop, and clears out your veggie drawer.
Mike Garten - 11/41
Orange-Ginger Roast Chicken With Fennel and Radicchio Salad
Roasting a whole chicken has never been so easy. The secret? Using this medley of fresh vegetables as a bed for all those delicious juices.
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Wild Mushroom Risotto
Risotto gets a bad rep for being difficult to make, but this umami mushroom bowl comes together in just under 40 minutes.
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Creamy Turkey Pasta Casserole
When done right, baked mushrooms are far from rubbery — alongside cheese and turkey, they're succulent and retain this creamy sauce quite well.
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Mike Garten - 14/41
Roasted Mushroom Parmesan Sandwich
It's all about the tender mushroom caps in this faux meatball sub sandwich. Not shockingly, you could have a whole platter of these elevated handheld bites ready in under 30 mins.
Danielle Occhiogrosso - 15/41
Coq au Vin Rosé
Chicken and mushrooms: There isn't a more traditional marriage of flavors than when this pair meets in a French coq au vin. Our modern spin on the slow-roasted dish swaps dry rosé for a classic red, but mushrooms are still very much part of the picture.
Mike Garten - 16/41
Lemon-Ricotta Ravioli With Creamy Herbed Mushrooms
It may feel like a labor of love, but making fresh ravioli is fun (even if you haven't attempted pasta dough before!). This mushroom pan sauce makes any cheesy filling taste that much better.
Mike Garten - 17/41
Mushroom Chicken Skillet With Herbed Cream Sauce
It's the weeknight hero you've been searching for. Affordable chicken thighs are bathed in a luxe pan sauce peppered with pre-slice mushrooms from your store's produce aisle.
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Mike Garten - 18/41
Marinated Mushrooms
Tired: Jarred pickles. Wired: These marinated mushrooms! With a jar in your fridge, you'll be tossing them onto sandwiches and burgers 24/7.
Danielle Occhigrosso - 19/41
Bruschetta With Mushrooms and Fontina
A party app your guests will never forget, these handheld toasts are so fresh and so flavorful thanks to a few key spices in your pantry (and a splash of red wine!).
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Mushroom Ragu and Polenta Egg Bake
Breakfast for dinner, anybody? Soft and supple polenta help make mushrooms feel toothier than they've ever been before.
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Instant Pot Pork Ragu
A blend of pork shoulder and tender mushrooms are roasted to perfection in just 35 minutes, thanks to your handy Instant Pot.
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Easy Beef Stroganoff
The fast-track version of this hearty dinner favorite can be made in under an hour in just one skillet. Sliced cremini mushrooms add velvety smoothness to this luxe dish.
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Teriyaki Beef-and-Mushroom Kebabs
Who doesn't love a hearty dinner they can enjoy with their hands? The hottest grill tops can transform a bunch of delicious grocery staples into this ultra-flavorful summer favorite.
Mike Garten - 24/41
Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
Who doesn't love a hearty dinner they can enjoy with their hands? The hottest grill tops can transform a bunch of delicious grocery staples into this ultra-flavorful summer favorite.
Get the recipe from Fit Foodie Finds »
RELATED: 30 Best Instant Pot Recipes for Easy Weeknight Dinners
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Vegan Bolognese With Mushrooms
Meaty mushrooms make a great stand-in for beef, and vegans can make this a regular feature in their weeknight routine thanks to a savory nut milk-based sauce.
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Grilled Steak With Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms are best served grilled in the heat of the summer season — the addition of extra grub, like potatoes, can round this dish out to a weeknight dinner hero.
Natasha Breen - 27/41
Polenta Cakes With Sautéed Mushrooms
We like to think of this recipe as the low-hassle meatless alternative to a classic Eggs Benedict at brunch.
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Mushroom Meatballs With Ginger-Scallion Rice
These vegetarian 'meatballs' are fashioned from sauteéd mushrooms and come together with the help of panko breadcrumbs. We love how Jamie Vespa, MS, RD, sneaks in an extra punch of plant-based protein with the help of a chickpea addition.
Courtesy of Jamie Vespa / Dishing Out Health - 29/41
Portobello Mushroom Burger
If you've ever wondered how to pull off a tender mushroom burger that's fresh and not frozen, the creatives at Love & Lemons break down the best way to clean and prep a fresh portobello cap with ease. Topped with zingy onion and peppery tomatoes, this vegan-friendly dish will brighten up burger night.
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Smothered Pork Chops with Broccoli and Mushrooms
You can roast a duo of broccoli and mushroom florets perfectly together in the oven. With an easy sautéed pork chop, dinner is ready in under an hour.
Brian Woodcock - 31/41
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Forget the stuff in the can! This is how a beautifully simmered mushroom soup was meant to be enjoyed.
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Steak With Creamy Mushrooms and Spinach
You'll sear this steak on a hot stovetop before transferring all of your ingredients into the oven for an even roast.
Get the recipe from Country Living »
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Hector Sanchez - 33/41
Roasted Wild Mushroom and Bacon Rotini
The salt and umami notes from crispy bacon and charred mushrooms are too good to resist. This is a one-pot wonder for any meal prep whiz.
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Stuffed Mushrooms
This delectable bite all but invented the concept of an hors d'oeuvre. We love how Jeanine Donofrio creates a hearty filling with canned sun-dried tomatoes; this addition will elevate your appetizer to icon status.
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Sesame Noodle Bowl
Soy sauce and mushrooms are a match made in umami heaven, while even more fresh elements make this refreshing lunch bowl a flavor powerhouse.
Love and Lemons - 36/41
Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
The classic, reinvented — blitzed cashews stand in for traditional dairy in this bowl-licking good soup. Jamie Vespa, MS, RD, suggests a blend of shiitake and cremini mushrooms for the best bowl possible.
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Broccoli and Mushroom Fettuccine With Miso Cream Sauce
A healthy pasta meal that's ready in 30 minutes? This plant-based creamy dish has you covered.
Get the recipe from Dishing Out Health »
RELATED: 30 Healthy Pasta Recipes to Keep You Full All Night
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Stuffed Mushrooms
A classic party hors d'oeuvres, these two-bite caps are great reminders that the best way to enjoy the earthy flavors of a mushroom is to keep it whole (and paired with plenty of cheese!).
Courtesy of Jeanine Donofrio / Love and Lemons - 39/41
Chicken Cacciatore Slow Cooker Recipe
This dinner is perfect for a busy Saturday — dump your ingredients into your slow cooker first thing in the A.M. and return later to a dulcetly smooth pasta sauce.
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Keto-Friendly Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Calling all keto dieters! Ditch regular noodles for faux pasta made from hearts of palm, which manages to make this feel like a splurge despite the addition of uber-healthy spinach and mushrooms.
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Marinated Rib Eye Steak with Herb Roasted Mushrooms
A fast marinade impacts the tenderness of these roasted mushrooms just as much as it does the steak itself! You'll be reaching for this DIY horseradish cream all winter long.
Courtesy of Blue Jean Chef / Meredith Lawrence
