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March is National Nutrition month and what better way is there to celebrate then to get your plate in shape with help from The MushroomCouncil, a group of U.S. mushroom growers.
If your looking for ways to lower your calorie intake or to cut your food costs swapping out some of the meat in a recipe and replacing it with mushrooms is a great alternative.
This practice is known as swapability. Mushrooms’ hearty texture and rich flavor allow them to blend seamlessly with meats. Swapping part of the amount of ground beef , turkey or other meat called for in a recipe lowers the calories, fat and sodium while still leaving you feeling full and satisfied after a meal.
Mushroom Burger Wrap recipe can be found here
Some interesting information about mushrooms supplied by The Mushroom Counsel
Mushrooms and Meat: The Perfect Partner
· Replacing some of the ground beef, turkey, or other meat with mushrooms is an easy technique called “swapability”
· Mushrooms’ hearty texture and flavor make them compatible with meats both as a complement or replacement
· Swapping in mushrooms for a portion of the higher-calorie ingredients, like meat, in a dish reduces calories, fat and sodium without compromising on flavor
· The “swapability” approach is an economical way to make family meals more nutritious
· This simple three-step “swapability” strategy is perfect for family favorites like burgers, lasagna, pizza, chili – or any dish that calls for ground meat:
o Chop up your favorite mushroom variety to match the consistency of the ground beef or tu
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o Cook and season mushrooms the same way you would meat;
o Combine the cooked meat and mushrooms and use the mix to complete your recipe.
Eating Healthy Never Tasted So Good
· Mushrooms are not only low in calories and fat-free, but their flavorful umami content allows for less salt to be used in a dish, without compromising taste
· Mushrooms are the only fresh fruit or vegetable with vitamin D
· Within the produce aisle, mushrooms are a leading source of the antioxidants selenium and ergothioneine; these antioxidants help maintain a healthy immune system
· Mushrooms provide B vitamins, including riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid; B vitamins help to provide energy by breaking down proteins, fats and carbohydrates
Cremini & Pork Meatball recipe
National Nutrition Month is the perfect time to start eating healthier with mushrooms.
Join the Mushroom Counsel for a Twitter party on Monday, March 12th at 8:00 PM EST. The event hashtag is #Mushrooms and there will be prizes awarded. (US and Canada, 18+). RSVP is available at: http://resourcefulmommy.com/8634/mushroom-channel-<wbrrel= />twitter-party/
See you there!
Disclaimer: This post has been sponsored by the Mushroom Counsel and Global Influence Network. All opinions are my own.
The mushroom burger wrap looks so tasty, my family would love it.
Meat Ball is my favorite food to eat, It’s delicious and this one is looking more delicious, i will try this one and get back to you to give feedback.
The mushroom is good. I love to eat it.