Easy Mushroom Stroganoff

Mushroom is the next featured superfood in the South Arm Cooking Club for Seniors. The mushroom is used in this Easy Mushroom Stroganoff recipe.

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Benefits of mushrooms extracted from BBC Good Food Megazine and Vegetarian Nutrition Info includes:

  • very low in calories
  • antioxidant property
  • high in potassium (helps lower blood pressure and reduces risk of stroke). For example, one portobella mushroom has more potassium than a banana or a glass of orange juice.
  • great alternative to meat
  • source of Vitamin B12
  • one of the few natural sources of Vitamin D, which keeps bones and teeth healthy and supports the immune system
  • shiitake mushrooms have been used by Chinese and Japanese to treat cold and flu, appears to stimulate immune system

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 600 grams mixed mushrooms, washed and chopped
  • 1 cup low sodium beef or vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup half fat sour cream
  • parsley, chopped
  • broad noodles, prepared according to directions

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Source: adapted from BBC Good Food Magazine

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Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Swiss Chard Pesto

Minoo made a pasta dish with the pesto we made in the community kitchen.

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The pasta is made with tomato sauce and Swiss Chard pesto. The pesto adds creaminess to this pasta.

Ingredients

  • spaghetti
  • tomato sauce
  • Swiss Chard pesto
  • bay leaves
  • dried oregano
  • dried basil leaves
  • chili flakes
  • a pinch of sugar
  • ground black pepper
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Source: Minoo

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