Beyond the Button

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are trending. They made 2021 industry food lists thanks to their versatility, nutritional benefits and flavor. It’s about time, too. With more 2,000+ species, both cultivated and wild, we’re just catching up to all they offer. Mushrooms come fully packed with that earthy, satisfying, savory flavor known as umami. Their fiber offers the same chew and happy-belly feeling as meat, so they’re naturally the star of vegan dishes. Naturally low in calories, mushrooms are high in potassium, selenium and vitamin D, all of which have been linked to good mood. Yes, even the non-hallucinogenic ones. Let these plant-based mushroom recipes inspire confidence in the kitchen and take you beyond the button.