Mushrooms are equally good stewed, fried, baked, and even raw. They pair well with any meat, potatoes, or vegetables, and can even be a standalone dish. We've found 20 delicious and quick recipes for you to cook with mushrooms!
1. Mushroom Risotto
The main thing is to resist and not eat it before it's fully cooked!
You will need: 300g risotto rice, 100g butter, 1 onion, 200ml white wine, 1L chicken broth, 300g mushrooms, a pinch of salt, a pinch of saffron.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and sauté it in butter, then add the chopped mushrooms. Once all the excess moisture has evaporated, add the rice and fry, stirring, for 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and broth, and continue to cook uncovered until they evaporate. Halfway through, add salt and saffron.
2. Lentils with Mushrooms
A very hearty, simple, and budget-friendly recipe for mushroom and lentil lovers.
You will need: 1 cup lentils, 300g mushrooms, 2 onions, 2 cloves garlic, 1 carrot, salt, pepper, herbs.
Preparation: Cook the lentils until soft according to package instructions and drain any excess liquid. Mince the onion and garlic, grate the carrot on a coarse grater, and slice the mushrooms. Sauté all vegetables in vegetable oil until tender, add the lentils, simmer briefly, and then add chopped herbs and spices.
3. Cream of Mushroom and Potato Soup
A classic cream of mushroom soup recipe, to which you can add cheese, herbs, croutons, or other ingredients to taste.
You will need: 300g mushrooms, 4 potatoes, 2 onions, 500ml 20% cream, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, mince the mushrooms, and sauté them in butter until cooked. Boil the potatoes, drain the water, and mash them. Add the mushrooms, spices, and cream, then blend everything until smooth. Bring the soup to a boil and serve.
4. Cheesy Mushroom Soup
This aromatic soup with French notes will quickly become a family favorite.
You will need: 500g mushrooms, 1 onion, 30g butter, 30ml vegetable oil, 1.5L water, 200g croutons, 200g processed cheese, salt and spices.
Preparation: Sauté the chopped onion in vegetable oil, add the mushrooms, season with salt, and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes. Boil water, dissolve the processed cheese in it, and 3 minutes after boiling, add the mushrooms. Simmer for a few more minutes, add butter and spices, and before serving, add croutons and chopped herbs.
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5. Olivier Salad with Mushrooms
An original interpretation of the classic homemade salad, but now with mushrooms!
You will need: 200g mushrooms, 4 potatoes, 4 eggs, 4 pickled cucumbers, 1 carrot, 1 can of canned peas, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil carrots, potatoes, and eggs, then dice them. Similarly, chop the onion and mushrooms and sauté until golden. Dice the cucumbers, mix all ingredients, and dress the Olivier salad with mayonnaise.
6. Mushrooms Stuffed with Vegetables
An unusual, tasty, vibrant, and completely vegetarian appetizer.
You will need: 6 large mushrooms, half an avocado, 1 tomato, 30g basil, 20g green onions, a pinch of sweet pepper, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp soy sauce.
Preparation: Clean the raw mushrooms and carefully remove the stems. Finely chop all other ingredients, add garlic to taste, and dress with soy sauce. Stuff the mushroom caps and garnish with sesame seeds.
7. Mushroom Sauce with Sour Cream
Mushrooms can also be used to make a wonderful sauce for pasta, grains, or meat!
You will need: 200g mushrooms, 1 onion, 2 tbsp flour, 20g butter, 125g sour cream, juice of 1 lemon, 2 bay leaves, a pinch of black pepper, 1 tbsp chopped herbs.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and mushrooms and simmer them in butter with a little water until cooked. Add flour, mix, and bring the sauce to a boil. Add sour cream, spices, bay leaf, lemon juice, and herbs, and simmer a little longer. Remove the bay leaf and blend the sauce until smooth.
8. Mushroom Caviar
An interesting recipe for those tired of eggplant and zucchini caviar.
You will need: 400g mushrooms, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 50g walnuts, 3 cloves garlic, salt and spices.
Preparation: Halve the mushrooms and bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Finely chop the onion and sauté, add grated carrots and cook together for 10 minutes. Pass all ingredients through a meat grinder, including garlic and walnuts, and dress the caviar with soy sauce.
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9. Mushrooms in Cream
A simple standalone mushroom dish served in beautiful ramekins or pots.
You will need: 300g mushrooms, 60ml cream, 40g butter, 60g hard cheese, 2 egg yolks, a pinch of salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Preparation: Clean and slice the mushrooms thinly, sauté in butter, stirring, for about 15 minutes. Arrange the mushrooms in ramekins. Whisk the egg yolks with cream and spices, pour over the mushrooms, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Bean and Mushroom Salad
This salad is prepared in minutes, but guests will surely be surprised!
You will need: 250g mushrooms, 1 onion, 3 eggs, 200g canned beans, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Slice the mushrooms into strips and sauté until the moisture evaporates. Add the onion, sliced into half-rings, and continue to fry until tender. Boil and slice the eggs into strips, drain the liquid from the beans, and mix all ingredients with spices and mayonnaise.
11. Marinated Mushrooms
You can eat them immediately or let them marinate in the refrigerator until tomorrow.
You will need: 1 kg small mushrooms, 5 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 6 tbsp vinegar, 50ml sunflower oil, 7 peppercorns, 3 bay leaves.
Preparation: Add chopped garlic, oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a pot, add the washed mushrooms, and place on the stove. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for another 10 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a jar or container, add peppercorns and bay leaves.
12. Battered Mushrooms
A simple and quick snack for beer or just on its own!
You will need: 300g mushrooms, 125ml water, 1 egg white, 3 tbsp flour, 0.5 tbsp starch, salt and spices.
Preparation: Whisk the egg white with salt, add cold water, then flour and starch. Pay attention to the proportions so that the batter has the consistency of thick sour cream. Wash and, if desired, slice the mushrooms, dip them in batter, and fry in plenty of oil.
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13. Korean-Style Mushrooms
Besides Korean carrots, you can also prepare mushrooms using the same principle.
You will need: 300g small mushrooms, 0.5 tsp coriander, 3 cloves garlic, 10g sesame seeds, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 bay leaves, 1 hot pepper, 1 bunch of herbs, 1 tbsp cumin, salt.
Preparation: Add soy sauce, vinegar, spices, toasted sesame seeds, chopped herbs, and garlic to vegetable oil. Pour the marinade over the washed mushrooms and leave in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
14. Jamie Oliver's Mushrooms
Spicy mushrooms with cheese – a perfect side dish or appetizer that's very easy to prepare!
You will need: 10 mushrooms, 1.5 cm chili pepper, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 30g cheese, salt.
Preparation: Mince garlic, chili pepper, and herbs, mix them with lemon juice and olive oil. Toss the washed mushrooms in this mixture and let them sit for half an hour. Place small pieces of cheese into the mushroom caps and bake for up to 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
15. Mushroom Skewers
Can be cooked over a fire, on a grill, or simply in the oven!
You will need: 300g mushrooms, 2 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp lemon juice, 0.5 tsp paprika, 1 clove garlic, chopped dill.
Preparation: Place washed and dry mushrooms in a bag and pour in the marinade made from all other ingredients, mix well. Let the mushrooms marinate for half an hour, thread them onto skewers, and bake for 12-15 minutes at 200-230 degrees Celsius.
16. Mushrooms Stuffed with Chicken
Everyone knows chicken with mushrooms, but what about mushrooms with chicken?
You will need: 600g mushrooms, 150g cooked chicken, 1 egg, 1 onion, 1 tbsp chopped herbs, 4 tbsp wheat groats, 200g sour cream, 50ml white wine, 1 tsp grainy mustard, 150g processed cheese, salt.
Preparation: Separate the stems from the mushrooms and chop them finely. Fry the wheat groats for 4 minutes, pour boiling water over them, and cook for 10 minutes. Cut circles from the processed cheese to match the size of the mushroom caps, and finely chop the trimmings with herbs, chicken, and onion.
Mix all this with the groats, mushroom stems, and egg, add spices, stuff the mushroom caps, and place cheese pieces on top. Arrange the caps in a baking dish and pour over the sour cream mixed with mustard and wine. Bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Mushrooms with Beets
This rare combination will immediately attract attention, even on a festive table.
You will need: 10 large mushrooms, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, 3 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Separate the mushroom stems and dice them finely with the beets and onion. Add spices and crushed garlic to the oil. Fill the mushroom caps with the stuffing and drizzle with garlic oil, place on parchment paper, and bake for 10-15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
18. Warm Mushroom and Zucchini Salad
The salad turns out very nutritious, yet fresh and light.
You will need: 300g mushrooms, 300g zucchini, 1 onion, 0.5 bunch lettuce, 5 sprigs parsley, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Slice the mushrooms into rounds, the onion into half-rings, and the zucchini into half-moons. Sauté the onion and add the mushrooms until the liquid evaporates. Separately sauté the zucchini, mix with the mushrooms, place everything on lettuce leaves, and garnish with herbs.
19. Mushrooms in Honey-Mustard Marinade
A new take on a common marinated mushroom appetizer!
You will need: 600g mushrooms, 2 tsp honey, 1 clove garlic, half a lemon, 1 tsp hot mustard, 2 tsp grainy mustard, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Pour salted boiling water over the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes after boiling, then drain the water. Mix honey with mustard, add oil and lemon juice, crushed garlic, and spices. Mix the marinade and pour it over the still-hot mushrooms. Place in a jar, and once cooled, refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
20. Salad with Raw Mushrooms and Bell Pepper
Raw mushrooms in dishes offer a completely different flavor profile.
You will need: 120g mushrooms, 60g bell pepper, 1 red onion, 4 tbsp 9% vinegar and vegetable oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, dried garlic, oregano, salt.
Preparation: Slice the bell pepper into strips, the onion into feathers, and the mushrooms into thin slices. Pour half of the vinegar and half of the oil over the onion, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Add it to the vegetables, mix with spices, and dress with the remaining oil and vinegar.