Boiled Mushrooms Recipe
Boiled mushrooms on the stove, white button or baby bellas which are small portobellos are an easy side dish, or ingredient in gravy.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 pot
Ingredients
- 8 oz mushrooms white or baby portabella
- 10 cups water or enough to submerge
- 1 pinch salt to taste when done, can toss with butter too
Instructions
- How to boil button mushrooms - Rinse mushrooms with water or wipe with paper towels. Cut off the dry portion off the stems. Add water to a large saucepan and heat to a rapid boil over high heat. Carefully add mushrooms and continue to boil for 5-10 minutes. That means once you add the mushrooms, start your timer. Mushrooms will change in color to grey and water will also turn color. Carefully remove from pan and serve immediately.
- How to boil baby bella mushrooms - Rinse mushrooms with water or wipe with paper towels. Cut off the dry portion off the stems. Add water to a large saucepan and add mushrooms. Over medium high heat, bring to a boil and continue to boil for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Start yoru timer once you add the mushrooms. Mushrooms will foam (but dissipate) and water will turn dark. Carefully remove from water and serve. --
- Tip: Keep water or broth at a gentle simmer rather than a vigorous boil to help preserve their texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1oz | Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.2mg