DESCRIPTION: Enoki mushrooms have long, slender white stems with tiny, firm caps.
HOW TO PURCHASE: Can be purchased in cell-wrapped trays and vacuum-sealed packs.
TASTE PROFILE: This mushroom has a mild, delicate flavour that is complimented by a slight crunch.
HOW TO SERVE: Enoki mushrooms can be eaten raw or cooked. They are commonly used in Asian cooking but are also excellent in salads, sandwiches, soups, and pasta sauces.
STORAGE: Keep Enoki mushrooms refrigerated in a paper bag for up to 8 days.
NUTRITION FACTS:
Mushroom
(100 g) |
Cooper |
Selenium |
Potassium |
Phosphorus |
Iron |
Zinc |
Magnesium |
| Enoki | 5% |
3% | 11% | 11% | 6% |
4% | 4% |
Mushroom
(100 g) |
Riboflavin |
Niacin |
Pantocenic Acid |
Vitamin B6 |
Thiamin |
Folate(4) |
Vitamin D |
| Enoki | 10% |
30% | 11% | 4% | 12% |
13% | NA |
| Mushroom |
Fibre
per 100 g serving |
%DV |
| Enoki | 3 |
11% |
Serve this colourful and healthy chili with cornbread or crusty whole-wheat baguette.
Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
- 1 Ontario Onion, chopped
- 1/2 lb (250 g) Ontario Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 Ontario Greenhouse Red Pepper, cut into 1-inch (5 cm) picees
- 1 clove Ontario Garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch (5 cm) slices
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) hot pepper sauce
- 1 - 28 oz (796 mL) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 - 19 oz (540 mL) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- salt and pepper
- shredded Ontario Cheddar cheese
Preparation:
Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, red pepper, garlic and zucchini and cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir chili powder into vegetables then add hot sauce, tomatoes and kidney beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 30 minutes, striring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle each serving with cheese.
