Fresh Button Mushrooms

Button mushrooms are the most widely cultivated mushrooms in the world and are available year round. When fresh, they have a mild, slightly earthy flavour and a firm, meaty texture. In the kitchen they are extremely versatile, they can be sliced raw into salads, sautéed in butter, added to soups, sauces, risottos, gratins or stuffed. They pair wonderfully with garlic, onion, cream or herbs. During cooking they shrink considerably in volume and develop a more intense flavour. They are a low-calorie source of protein, B vitamins and minerals such as potassium and selenium.