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Produce Info, Storage Tips and Recipes

Mushrooms (Portabello)

The Basics

Portabello mushrooms are actually the mature version of the young, white mushrooms. As they grow, the caps flatten and darken in color, and the texture becomes "meatier".

Storage Tips

Prepackaged mushrooms can be stored, unopened, in the refrigerator for about one week. Once opened, mushrooms should be moved to a paper bag and refrigerated.

Nutrition

Portabello mushrooms are a great source of the B vitamins niacin and riboflavin, and are also particularly high in the minerals copper and selenium. Selenium is an important antioxidant that may help prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. (See more portabello nutrition facts at Self.com.)

Recipes

Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Roasted Shitake, Portobello, and Crimini Mushrooms
Rosemary Portabello Burgers