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 your taste buds with a delightful side dish that truly showcases the rich flavors of shiitake mushrooms paired with the distinct creaminess of young pecorino cheese. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only visually appealing but also packed with robust flavors that will elevate any meal.

The earthy aroma of the roasted shiitake mushrooms mingles beautifully with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice and the aromatic notes of garlic and parsley. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes—soft, savory mushrooms combined with the slight nutty tang of young pecorino cheese create a culinary experience that's nothing short of exquisite.

This dish is simple to prepare, requiring just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for both everyday dinners and special celebrations. The ingredients are easily accessible, and the cooking process is straightforward, allowing you to bring restaurant-quality flavors into your home kitchen. Whether you're serving it at a gathering with friends or as a comforting addition to your weeknight meal, these shiitake mushrooms with young pecorino will become an instant favorite.

So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to delight your guests with this incredible fusion of flavors that promises to leave everyone craving more!

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