When are Mushrooms in Season?
- Spring
- Fall
Mushrooms are not plants but are a type of fungi. Mushrooms have a meaty texture and can be used in place of meat in dishes. Mushrooms should be stored in their original container in the refrigerator and used within one week of purchase. Add mushrooms to a pizza, omelet, salad, or pasta dish.
Fun fact: Mushrooms for human consumption are grown in a sterile environment to prevent any contamination.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Mushroom Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Discover Foods: Mushrooms. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Mushroom Handout SNAP-Ed. University of Rhode Island.
- Produce Spotlight on Mushrooms. SNAP-Ed. UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program.
Additional Resources
- Mushroom Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Mushroom Nutrition. The Mushroom Council.
- Mushrooms. FoodSmart Colorado. Colorado State University Extension.
Recipes
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CalFresh Recipes with Mushrooms. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
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Recipes with Mushrooms. SNAP-Ed. Oregon State University. Food Hero.
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Recipes. Mushroom Council.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 cup mushrooms, pieces or sliced ( 70g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 15 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 5 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 25 mcg |
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N/A - data is not available Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display |
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