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The Best Recipe for Roasted Mushrooms with Parmesan

Oven-roasted mushrooms soak up their own juices, and any other flavors you add into your recipe. There are many different types of mushrooms you can make including Bell, shiitake, and portobello mushrooms – and they are all good! However, if you want to make the best-roasted mushroom with parmesan recipe we’ve got you covered! Try making oven-roasted mushrooms in the kitchen, and even your favorite old recipes will come alive again. You see, by using the oven-baking method you can roast the mushrooms right in their own juices, making the most of their spongy texture. Because the low-temperature cooking of the oven allows you to slowly roast the fantastic fungi, you can also keep a close eye on how much the mushrooms melt. Typically, people get turned off by the unique texture of mushrooms so using your oven allows you more control over the mushroom’s delicate texture. Only the best mushrooms side dish recipes include parmesan roasted mushrooms. That is because pan-frying, or searing can damage the soft structure of many mushroom varieties. Prepare these simple parmesan mushrooms in your own kitchen, and share them with your friends, family, and co-workers as a snack, mushroom side dish, or as part of a larger meal.

How To Make Baked Parmesan Mushrooms

Here is a simple oven-baked mushroom recipe. You can use any other add-ins to switch up these traditional flavors. One of the most excellent things about cooking oven-roasted vegetables is the ability of the slow cooking method to ensure flavorful foods. Mushrooms are one vegetable that soaks up all of the flavors it is cooked with like a sponge. Not only do mushrooms absorb their own savory juices as they slow-roast in the oven with oil, herbs, spices and citrus juice from this classic recipe. The end results take it one step further with a crispy parmesan crust that forms over the roasted mushrooms. Unlike with any other cooking method that would damage the crunchy parmesan crust, oven-roasted parmesan mushrooms are slightly stiffer to hold their shape. 

Woman Cutting Mushrooms on Wooden Board

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms (single, or mixed varieties), thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 organic lemon
  • 3 cloves of minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried herb blend (basil, oregano, thyme)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  •  Freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil on a baking sheet, or coat with cooking spray. Place the mushrooms in a single layer onto the baking sheet. Add olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, herbs, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently fling to combine and then place it into your oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until browned and tender, tossing occasionally. Serve immediately. Try making this baked mushroom recipe at home in your own kitchen. The delicious parmesan mushrooms make perfect finger food, appetizer, side dish, or addition to your favorite main dish. Use delicious day-old roasted parmesan mushrooms in other mushroom side dishes including mushroom pasta salad, chicken marsala, curry, soup, stew, salads, sandwiches, and more.

Why Should I Eat Mushrooms?

Mushrooms are one of the most well-known health foods around. You may not have realized that mushrooms are a good source of Vitamin D3 – an essential nutrient for your overall health. Regardless of the type of mushrooms you like eating, the fabulous fungus can help you stay healthy. 

Here are three of the most well-known benefits of eating mushrooms:

  1. Mental Function. Mushrooms offer your body a good source of nutrients for including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants – protective compounds. Antioxidants are a nutrient provided by fresh mushrooms that have been shown to help protect the brain against age-related cognitive decline. In fact, older adults may benefit from adding this roasted parmesan mushroom recipe to their menu every day for the best results on brain health.
  2. Immunity. Most mushrooms are able to promote a healthy immune system because they offer a good source of Vitamin D. However, there are some types of mushrooms that offer even more to your immune system. For example, Chaga, cordyceps, oyster, reishi, shiitake, and lion’s mane make the best medicinal mushrooms. All of them are known to boost immunity even more than other mushroom varieties due to the content of specialized compounds each type provides. 
  3. Nutrient Absorption. Vitamin D3 is a vital nutrient needed to absorb other vitamins and minerals in your body. Without vitamin D3 you would not be able to gain benefits from essential minerals like calcium, for strong bones. One of the only dietary sources of vitamin D3, mushrooms offers the best way to get this nutrient on the table. Fresh mushrooms and other fresh vegetable ingredients are always the best way to feed your body the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and energized. 

Mushrooms come in many shapes, sizes, and flavors that are each complex, and robust. When you cook oven-roasted mushrooms you can really savor all of the juices as they slowly cook into the soft, wilted flesh of your favorite fungus. You may use any blend of oils, herbs, spices, and cheeses with oven-roasted mushrooms. Try this classic roasted mushrooms with parmesan, tonight! You can make more than you need, and use the leftovers to top tomorrow’s salad for lunch. If you don’t feel like preparing food, make a reservation and pay us a visit!

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