Champignons are very popular among professional chefs and ordinary housewives. These mushrooms are considered versatile because they can be used in anything from soups to side dishes and even desserts. But how to cook champignons so that their taste is revealed perfectly?
The benefits of champignons
Champignons are popular in 70 countries around the world. They are boiled, fried, baked, pickled and even eaten almost raw. And all because they are very tasty and take a minimum of time to prepare them.
Benefits of champignons:
- Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that can reduce the risk of thyroid disease and cancer.
- Fiber regulates blood cholesterol levels.
- Ergothioneine strengthens the immune system, protects the body from the negative effects of free radicals.
- Potassium has vasodilating properties and helps to lower blood pressure.
- Calcium forms and strengthens bone tissue.
- Copper assists in the absorption of iron.
- Vitamin D normalizes metabolism, helps the human body to absorb calcium and phosphorus.
- Vitamin B2 accelerates the breakdown of fats, proteins, carbohydrates. Simply put, he transforms them into energy.
Champignons stuffed with minced meat
This dish is a storehouse of nutrients. 2-3 mushrooms can become a full meal and give the body a lot of vitality and energy.
Ingredients
- 15 mushrooms
- 300 g minced meat
- 1 onion
- 100 g hard cheese
- 1 chicken egg
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- salt, pepper - to taste
- greens - optional.
Cooking instructions
- Peel the onion and cut into small cubes.
- Wash, peel the mushrooms, separate the mushroom caps from the legs.
- Chop the legs and fry in vegetable oil.
- When excess moisture has evaporated from the mushrooms, add onions to the pan. Fry until golden brown.
- Grease the mushroom caps with vegetable oil. Arrange them in a baking dish. Salt.
- Mix the minced meat with the egg, add the mushroom legs and onions. Salt and pepper.
- Stuff the mushroom caps with prepared minced meat.
- Send the stuffed mushrooms to the oven preheated to 190-200 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Remove the mushrooms from the oven. Sprinkle them with finely grated cheese.
- Continue baking the mushrooms, now with the cheese, for 10 minutes.
Such champignons are distinguished by their aromatic taste and tenderness. They instantly fly off the table. Relatives will definitely ask for more!
Useful Tips
Minced mushrooms prepared according to this recipe can be replaced with chicken or turkey fillets. It is simply overcooked until tender. It is important to consider that the meat should not be overdried.
Many housewives add dill and parsley. These types of greens go well with mushrooms.
A successful union will turn out with tomatoes. The vegetable will add juiciness and light sourness.
The advantage of champignons is that they harmonize well with any product. This makes it possible to feel free to experiment.
