Mushroom stir fry

Mushroom stir fry

This mushroom stir fry is not just incredibly easy to make, it’s also healthy and delicious!

Ingredients

For the Mushroom stir fry:
250 g chicken breast or thighs, cut into pieces
2 tbsp oil
1 onion, sliced into strips
2 cups cups broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup brown mushrooms, sliced
For the sauce:
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup honey
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
3 cloves garlic, grated
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix.

Cut chicken into small pieces.

Heat oil in a skillet, then cook chicken until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside, keep warm.

In the same skillet, cook onion, broccoli, and mushrooms until softened.

Add sauce to the skillet and simmer until thickened.

Return chicken to the skillet and stir.

Serve as is or over rice.

Mushroom Orzo

Mushroom Orzo

Nourishing and perfect for those cooler months, say hello to your next comfort food!

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
600 g button mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups (500g) orzo/risoni
4 cups chicken stock
¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (plus more for finishing)
2 cups spinach
Salt & pepper
1 cup white wine (optional)

Directions

Drizzle olive oil in a pan.

Add onion & sauté on medium heat.

Add butter then sauté mushrooms and cook for 3–5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Lower the heat, add in white wine (optional) and allow to simmer and reduce.

Add the orzo, stir for 1–2 minutes.

Add chicken stock, bring to a boil and then simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until liquid has reduced.

Add spinach, Parmesan cheese, salt & pepper and stir to combine.

Low carb mushroom pizza

Low carb mushroom pizza

This low carb mushroom pizza is not just good for those wanting a healthier option over the summer, but it’s also incredibly easy to make.

Ingredients

4 portobello mushrooms, stems removed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ cup pizza sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1216 cherry tomatoes, sliced
½ red onion, sliced
Handful of fresh basil leaves

Directions

Preheat oven to 225°C, and coat a baking sheet with olive oil.

Drizzle olive oil on the underside of the portobello mushrooms. On top of them, add the pizza sauce, followed by the mozzarella cheese, then the sliced cherry tomatoes and red onion. Then sprinkle seasoning over them.

Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes until the mushrooms soften slightly and the cheese melts. Top with fresh basil. Enjoy immediately.

Note: Recipe can also be baked in an air fryer for 8–10 minutes at 225°C

Creamy ricotta mushroom pasta

Creamy ricotta mushroom pasta

This creamy ricotta mushroom pasta is not only just quick and easy to make but it’s super moreish too.

Ingredients

450 g button mushrooms, sliced
1 box pasta, cooked to box instructions
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup spinach
½ cup veggie broth
½ lemon, zest & juice
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Salt & pepper
2 tsp parsley, chopped
1 cup pasta water
Optional: breadcrumbs on top

Directions

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and then sauté red onion until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Add butter and sliced mushrooms and cook for about 2 minutes, then stir through ricotta cheese and veggie broth until melted and smooth. Stir through parmesan cheese, spinach and zested lemon.

Stir through cooked pasta with another cube of butter if desired.

Sprinkle grated cheese, breadcrumbs and chopped parsley on top.

Mediterranean mushroom salad

Mediterranean mushroom salad

This Mediterranean mushroom salad is perfect for those summer nights when you want something quick and easy to make for the family.

Ingredients

250 g button mushrooms, quartered
1 small clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 cup mini bocconcini cheese, sliced & drained
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
6 cups mixed salad greens
¼ cup plain yoghurt
Pinch of salt & pepper

Directions

In a bowl, whisk together garlic, vinegar, oil, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Add bocconcini and mushrooms; stir to coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Add tomatoes and basil to the bocconcini mixture and let marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

To serve, arrange salad greens on serving plates. Using a slotted spoon, place the bocconcini mixture onto the greens. Whisk yoghurt and salt into the remaining marinade and season with pepper to taste. Drizzle dressing over the salad.