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Mushroom Coffee and Brussels Sprouts Recipes
Mushroom coffee combines five distinct mushrooms with high-altitude coffee to deliver an adaptogen-rich beverage, providing support for stress, immune and cognitive health. It also contains nutrient dense foods like coconut, cinnamon and lion’s mane which may provide anti-inflammatory, antifungal and anticancer benefits.
Make this mushroom breakfast on a weekend morning to give yourself enough time for shredding brussels sprouts and cooking mushrooms, along with extra coffee and orange juice!
Roasted Mushrooms
An easy and satisfying way to prepare mushrooms quickly is roasting them in the oven, which brings out their earthy flavor and makes them much more inviting than those dry white slivers that lie lonely on salad bars. Once roasted, their umami-rich flavors intensify, making versatile bites of deliciousness ready to pair with meals like chicken or stir into soups or stews. This Roasted Mushrooms Recipe makes an easy year-round pantry staple; simply prepare in minutes before enjoying alongside anything from protein like chicken to hearty pasta dishes such as Mushroom Orecchiette.
This dish is easy and fun to make with any variety of mushroom you have on hand! Simply wash them, toss with melted butter, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper before topping with brown sugar or substituting stevia for its sweetness if keto friendly (this keto friendly recipe won’t harm). After that’s complete pour onto a baking sheet and bake at 450oF for approximately 30 minutes before enjoying!
Ovens take care of the rest by charring mushrooms and caramelizing their juices through a process known as Maillard reaction, producing beautiful golden-brown hues with rich, nutty flavors. If you don’t mind extra fat, add a small bit of lard for additional flavor and crispiness!
Finally, to add variety and spice to the dish. A squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme or parsley work wonders with mushrooms; adding ground red pepper or cayenne will bring out even more heat and add zest!
For added umami flavor, try adding some dark soy sauce – this will also reduce some of the overall salt content of this recipe!
Shredded Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are one of the most versatile vegetables around and can be enjoyed in numerous ways, from roasting and sauteeing, all the way down to being shredded into salad form! If you’re in search of an innovative new Brussels sprouts dish to try, this shredded sprouts salad could be just what’s needed! Packed full of flavor and spice while easily being vegan-friendly!
This Thanksgiving side dish features all the hearty autumn flavors we all look forward to each fall season, plus it can be partially prepared ahead and stored in the fridge until dinnertime – making life simpler when there’s so much else going on around the holidays!
In order to create this shredded Brussels sprouts recipe, a few essential ingredients will be needed:
Start by washing and shredding the brussels sprouts; either in your food processor with its shredding blade, or by hand using a sharp knife. Combine the shredded sprouts with several tablespoons of olive oil, herbs, and spices; stir well to coat evenly before topping off your creation with chopped pecans and grated parmesan cheese for extra crunch! Although this dish tastes great as-is, try adding some crispy fried shallots for an added crunch!
Trader Joe’s offers pre-shredded brussels sprouts to make this recipe faster, or alternatively you could opt for using a cast-iron skillet as an alternative non-stick pan; just ensure that when using this method that batches of cooking occur to ensure crispy results.
Though it may not appear so at first glance, this shredded brussels sprouts recipe is packed with essential nutrients! Brussels sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables contain antioxidants which have the power to combat chronic disease by reducing oxidative stress.
This is especially true if you choose to prepare the brussels sprouts in this recipe over medium heat, rather than boiling. Studies have revealed that boiling reduces levels of antioxidants significantly; so, for optimal results, this method should be avoided.
Eggs
Eggs are food world heroes; eggs serve multiple roles when it comes to baking: as structure-builders for flour-based desserts, emulsifiers (combining water and fat together) in batters and “glue” for fried foods like burgers. When whisked they trap air pockets that lighten mixtures while helping them rise; in addition they contain proteins, vital nutrients including choline that supports heart health and brain development – they really are food industry superstars!
Functional mushrooms seem likely to remain a trend within the food industry and make an impressionful statement about our current society and culture.
Mushrooms make for a natural combination with coffee, and fungi is easy to cultivate – both qualities make myco-coffee an appealing functional ingredient option. Myco-coffee has already made its way into smoothies, hot chocolate and capsules from Four Sigmatic’s beverage portfolio – it has also recently expanded with mushroom coffee lines sold across e-commerce channels as well as specialty retailers according to Isokauppila.
Although mushroom coffee’s taste may differ slightly from regular instant, its overall consistency remains recognizably that of instant. By mixing with milk (or non-dairy alternatives) and sweetener, mushrooms create a drink with an earthy, umami taste which mimics instant’s classic flavour profile. People sensitive to artificial sweeteners should carefully read product labels for added sugars. Remember that adding milk will increase calories and sweeteners may cause products with more sodium content than expected; this is particularly applicable when considering mushroom coffees such as mocha and vanilla flavors. Those living with diabetes should pay particular attention to nutritional labels for grams of sugar and ingredients to make sure they’re choosing an option with lower sugar consumption.
Orange Juice
Orange juice is an incredibly versatile food. From sipping it on its own to using it as part of your morning smoothie or salad dressing recipe, orange juice contains essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron that your body requires for proper functioning as well as helping prevent chronic diseases such as Heart Disease and Arthritis while supporting weight management.
Know what’s in your orange juice before purchasing, as many bottled products contain additives and preservatives which could potentially harm your health. For optimal health, purchase orange juice that contains only 100% fruit that hasn’t been sweetened – check labels carefully for hidden ingredients like high fructose corn syrup!
Orange juice provides many of the same health benefits as eating its whole fruit counterpart, but squeezing an orange and drinking its juice still can. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for building and maintaining an effective immune system and may help alleviate cold symptoms, stimulate collagen production and lower blood pressure. In addition, orange juice contains antioxidants and can even be fortified with calcium and vitamin D for an extra boost of nutrition.
Some research indicates that regular orange juice consumption may help lower the risk of coronary heart disease and promote weight management by controlling cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, high consumption may increase low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) levels which in turn increases cardiovascular risks.
Home-squeezing orange juice requires peeling a few oranges and gently pressing their flesh for juice extraction, then straining out pulp from solid pieces of peel using either a citrus reamer or strainer to separate seeds and membranes from pulp. Heating oranges prior to juicing is advised in order to extend shelf life by inactivating pectinase enzymes that cause cloudiness – however this process also alters flavor profile; alternatively bottled versions of orange juice can often be found at grocery stores; some varieties even come pre-fortified with calcium and vitamin D for easier extraction!