Mushrooms!! The hobbits were fond of them. The very sweet shy people of the shire. They loved their beer, their pipe and their food, especially mushrooms. Every time I read the Lord of the Rings or watch the movies, I find myself cooking mushrooms in different ways. Until I finish watching the movies or reading the books, my kitchen witnesses a plethora of mushrooms.
Yes, I did say every time. I read the book every couple of years and watch the extended version of the movies at least once a year. It’s kind of like my forever story book and I love the magical worlds it transports me to.
So the hobbits are fond of mushrooms and I figure, much before mankind realized mushrooms could be eaten, the hobbits had known the magical properties (read health benefits), of the fungi. Since Hobbits like them, I like them. Except for gathering them on my own, which I assume would be quite dangerous since I don’t know how to identify the ones that can kill me with a whiff, I like everything about mushrooms.
Mushrooms are quick and easy to cook and usually do not require too much of anything to bring out their fabulous taste. A little oil, a touch of salt, a bit of a fresh herb, a hint of garlic and you have an amazing meal ready.
For today’s 38 Power Foods Blog group, I have a very quick and easy recipe that I like to usually eat on top of toasted bread or as a filling in a whole wheat roti.
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Mushroom Stir fry with green onions and cumin
Ingredients
- 1 c sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 C sliced green onions
- 1/2 tsp roasted ground cumin
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- oil
- salt
- pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat the pan and add the oil.
- Add the mushrooms and some salt.
- Stir and fry until the moisture evaporates and mushrooms crisp up a bit
- Now add the garlic and cook until garlic is a mild brown
- Now you add the cumin and mix it all
- Add in the green onions and cook until just done
- sprinkle some pepper flakes. mix and remove from heat and serve.