I’m partnering with the Mushroom Council to highlight Mushroom Monday. This versatile fungi comes in so many different varieties and is full of nutrients and flavor.

Mushrooms can be eaten any day, but Mushroom Monday was created in order to celebrate mushrooms on a given day each week. It’s a day where we can all enjoy mushrooms together.

Have you heard of lion’s mane mushrooms?

They’re definitely one of the more unique mushroom varieties!

Lion’s mane mushrooms are big, white, and almost fuzzy looking. When you cook them, they easily adapt and pick up the flavor of anything you’re cooking.

They’re often used in seafood dishes, as their flavor and texture is similar to crab or lobster.

Lion’s mane contains potassium (9%)* which helps regulate your cardiovascular system and to offset some of sodium’s effects on blood pressure. These mushrooms are also a great way to get important B vitamins like niacin and thiamin. These vitamins ensure that our bodies are functioning well and help to maintain a healthy nervous system and immune system.

*Daily Value

I love this crispy version. It totally transforms the mushroom into golden brown deliciousness.

I went with my almost 4-year-old to buy lion’s mane mushrooms. She was so interested in them!

Then, after I cooked them, I asked her what vegetable she thought it was (she hadn’t seen me cook). She had no clue!

I just love a food that can transform itself like that.

When cooked this way, the mushroom gets perfectly crisp and golden. It absorbs the flavor of the oil, butter, garlic, and herbs and together, you get the most amazing umami flavor.

These crispy mushrooms are then topped with a fresh chimichurri sauce.

This sauce is made of a mix of oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs. It’s so refreshing and delicious on roasted vegetables or meats.

Make this dish as a side dish for any meal. Because it has so much flavor on its own, it will pair deliciously with any simple protein, like a grilled chicken or seared salmon.

Want to learn more about the Mushroom Council® Mushroom Monday and get more mushroom ideas? Head to their website here: https://www.mushroomcouncil.com/mushroommonday

Slice mushrooms

Slice mushrooms into 1/2-inch pieces.

Toss mushrooms in flour

Add to a large bowl and toss with flour, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Cook the mushrooms

Add olive oil to a large pan over high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the mushrooms on the pan (avoid overcrowding the pan – you may need to sauté the mushrooms in two batches). Cook the mushrooms for a few minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for a few minutes on the other side.

Add butter & garlic

Turn the heat down to medium. Add the butter, garlic, and parsley and let melt.

Prepare chimichurri

Prepare the chimichurri sauce: add all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until combined.

Remove mushrooms from heat

Spoon butter mixture over the mushrooms and remove from the heat.

Spoon sauce & save for dipping

Spoon the chimichurri sauce over the sautéed mushrooms. Reserve any extra on the side for dipping

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish