Shiitake Mushrooms with Young Pecorino Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Shiitake Mushrooms with Young Pecorino Cheese
45 min.
6
306kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Shiitake Mushrooms with Young Pecorino Cheese. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish offers a perfect balance of rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, making it an ideal choice for any meal or gathering. With each bite, you'll savor the earthy essence of fresh shiitake mushrooms combined with the creamy texture of young pecorino cheese. It's a delightful side dish that is sure to impress both friends and family alike.

Picture this: tender mushrooms roasted to perfection until they are golden brown and caramelized, then tossed with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and vibrant Italian parsley. The addition of young pecorino cheese not only enhances the dish's flavor profile but also adds a satisfying creaminess that beautifully complements the mushrooms’ natural umami.

This recipe is not just about great taste; it's also about simplicity. With just a few fresh ingredients and a straightforward preparation process, you can create a gourmet-style dish in under an hour. Whether you're serving it at a dinner party or enjoying a weeknight meal, this dish is sure to become a favorite. Don’t forget to enjoy it with toothpicks for a fun and interactive dining experience! Dive into this exquisite combination of textures and flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

  • servings kosher salt 
  • teaspoons dijon mustard 
  •  garlic clove peeled
  •  optional: lemon yellow cut into long thin slivers ( part only)
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh divided
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes (pecorino fresco)
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh italian
  • pound mushroom caps fresh whole stemmed cut into 1/2-inch-wide slices or left if smaller than 1 1/2 inches in diameter

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • toothpicks
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Whisk 5 teaspoons lemon juice andmustard in small bowl. Gradually whiskin 6 tablespoons olive oil. Stir in lemonpeel slivers. Season dressing to taste withcoarse salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray rimmedbaking sheet with nonstick spray. Tossmushrooms, remaining 2 teaspoonslemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil in largebowl.
  3. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  4. Sprinkle mushrooms with coarse salt andpepper. Roast 15 minutes. Using spatula,turn mushrooms over and roast until softand beginning to brown around edges,about 10 minutes longer.
  5. Pour half of dressing over hotmushrooms on sheet.
  6. Add garlic and tossto coat.
  7. Let cool on sheet.
  8. Combine mushrooms, cheese, parsley,and remaining dressing in mediumbowl.
  9. Let marinate at least 1 hour andup to 2 hours. Discard garlic clove.
  10. Servemushrooms and cheese with toothpicks,if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories306kcal
Protein11.39%
Fat78.76%
Carbs9.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.75
Glycemic Load
1.47
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.383478320163%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
4.13mg
Hesperetin
5.87mg
Naringenin
0.18mg
Apigenin
5.4mg
Luteolin
0.39mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.47mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:305.63kcal
15.28%
Fat:27.77g
42.73%
Saturated Fat:8.01g
50.05%
Carbohydrates:7.82g
2.61%
Net Carbohydrates:5.24g
1.91%
Sugar:2.59g
2.88%
Cholesterol:25.23mg
8.41%
Sodium:391.3mg
17.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.03g
18.07%
Vitamin K:52.98µg
50.46%
Calcium:223.74mg
22.37%
Phosphorus:217.9mg
21.79%
Vitamin E:2.82mg
18.82%
Vitamin C:15.29mg
18.53%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.66%
Vitamin B3:3.03mg
15.13%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.53%
Selenium:9.14µg
13.05%
Vitamin B5:1.25mg
12.53%
Zinc:1.69mg
11.24%
Fiber:2.58g
10.3%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.15%
Vitamin A:434.15IU
8.68%
Potassium:302.21mg
8.63%
Magnesium:26.74mg
6.69%
Copper:0.13mg
6.53%
Folate:22.01µg
5.5%
Iron:0.92mg
5.13%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.92%
Vitamin D:0.47µg
3.15%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.03%
Source:Epicurious