Fried Portabella Mushrooms

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Fried Portabella Mushrooms
45 min.
30
118kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful vegetarian appetizer that will impress guests at your next gathering, look no further than these Fried Portabella Mushrooms. With their rich, umami flavor and satisfying crunch, these golden-brown delights are the perfect addition to any antipasti platter or as a standalone snack. This recipe, designed to serve 30 people, offers a wonderful way to showcase the versatility of portabella mushrooms while keeping it completely dairy-free.

Whether you're hosting a large gathering or simply enjoying an evening with friends, these mushrooms are bound to be a hit. The combination of fresh rye bread crumbs and lightly seasoned eggs creates a wonderfully crispy coating that pairs beautifully with the earthy flavor of the mushrooms. Served with fresh lemon wedges, they offer a zesty bite that elevates this dish from merely good to absolutely unforgettable.

What makes this recipe particularly fantastic is its flexibility. You can prepare the mushrooms ahead of time and simply reheat them in the oven, keeping things stress-free. Imagine the delight on your guests' faces as they sink their teeth into these scrumptious morsels. With an appealing calorie count and healthy ingredients, you can indulge guilt-free while exploring the rich flavors of vegetarian cuisine. So, gather your ingredients and let’s get frying! Your taste buds will thank you.

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • 30 servings accompaniment: lemon wedges 
  • 12 ounce portabella mushrooms sliced
  • cups rye bread crumbs fresh with seeds, finely ground in a food processor)
  • cups vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Toss crumbs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl and spread on a large plate.
  2. Lightly beat eggs in a bowl. Dip mushroom slices 3 or 4 at a time into egg, letting excess drip off, then transfer to bread crumbs, pressing mushroom slices into crumbs to help adhere and turning to coat. (Coating will be uneven.)
  3. Transfer to a tray.
  4. Heat about 1 inch oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until it registers 350°F on thermometer. Fry mushrooms in batches of 7 or 8, turning over occasionally, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per batch, returning oil to 350°F between batches.
  5. Transfer mushrooms with a slotted spoon as fried to paper towels to drain. Season with salt and serve warm.
  6. ·Mushrooms can be fried 2 hours ahead and kept, loosely covered with foil, on fresh paper towels at room temperature.
  7. Transfer to a large baking sheet, arranging in 1 layer, and reheat in a preheated 350°F oven until warm, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories118kcal
Protein9.44%
Fat53.75%
Carbs36.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.85
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.1065217697102%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
0.28mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:118.2kcal
5.91%
Fat:7.09g
10.91%
Saturated Fat:1.22g
7.65%
Carbohydrates:10.93g
3.64%
Net Carbohydrates:10.11g
3.68%
Sugar:1.22g
1.36%
Cholesterol:18.6mg
6.2%
Sodium:113.55mg
4.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.8g
5.61%
Vitamin K:11.66µg
11.1%
Selenium:7.28µg
10.4%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.89%
Vitamin B3:1.47mg
7.35%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.09%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.64%
Folate:21.04µg
5.26%
Phosphorus:46.07mg
4.61%
Iron:0.83mg
4.59%
Copper:0.07mg
3.66%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.62%
Fiber:0.82g
3.29%
Calcium:29.75mg
2.98%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.87%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.23%
Potassium:77.78mg
2.22%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.18%
Magnesium:6.87mg
1.72%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.68%
Source:Epicurious