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shiitake mushrooms

January 15, 2021

Nutrition facts:

  • Calories: 44

  • Carbs: 11 grams

  • Fiber: 2 grams

  • Protein: 1 gram

  • Riboflavin: 11% of the Daily Value (DV)

  • Niacin: 11% of the DV

  • Copper: 39% of the DV

  • Vitamin B5: 33% of the DV

  • Selenium: 10% of the DV

  • Manganese: 9% of the DV

  • Zinc: 8% of the DV

  • Vitamin B6: 7% of the DV

  • Folate: 6% of the DV

  • Vitamin D: 6% of the DV

Why do we love it?

  • Shiitake mushrooms include eritadenine, sterols, and beta glucans, which all help lower cholesterol & aid heart health!

  • Eating them regularly may help boost your immunity.

  • Shiitake mushrooms contain lentinan, a polysaccharide, which has been known to inhibit the growth and spread of leukemia cells. Which means they help fight cancer!

  • They contain vitamin D, which helps bone strength.

  • Several compounds in shiitake mushrooms have antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal effects.

Source: Healthline

Chef Ant’s featured shiitake mushrooms recipe:

Braised Shiitake Mushrooms

Yield: Makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 1/2 pounds shiitake or mixed wild mushrooms, trimmed

  • 1/2 cup water (or low-sodium chicken stock)

  • Coarse salt

Directions

  • In a large saute pan, heat 1 Tbsp oil over medium heat.

  • Working in batches, add mushrooms. Press down firmly with spatula to sear mushrooms.

  • Transfer to a plate.

  • Repeat with remaining oil and mushrooms.

  • Return mushrooms to pan, add water, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

  • Season with salt.

  • Let cool completely.

 
 

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