Portobello Mushroom with Pate and Cheese : Perfect For a LCHF lunch

Well according to the many articles I’ve read via the internet … mushrooms are good for you. It’s generally thought they are more of an adult food than a children’s food? Not too sure about that, I can remember tucking into them with a deliciously tasting grilled steak, when I was in my teens. And earlier than my teens, when my dear mum used to make a lovely beef steak pie with mushrooms … always served with a thick gravy ooohh it tasted great !

Nowadays there are so many different types of mushrooms available in our Farmers Markets and Supermarkets etc. I have read many articles that quote.

“They are a good source of the many B Vitamins which help provide energy by breaking down proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and play a key role in the nervous system ...

Importantly, in the absence of sunlight or supplements, eating mushrooms is a good way to up your vitamin D levels. They are the only vegetarian food source of vitamin D, because ergosterols in mushrooms convert to vitamin D when exposed to light. There is always strong feelings and thoughts about Vitamin D deficiency, which is thought to be quite widespread in Britain.

Research also suggests that mushrooms may have anti-cancer properties, thanks to their rich array of phytochemicals and unique nutrient profile”….

These are words taken from a variety of articles available on the internet, not mine, so if you should require more information please have a read around the many articles available.

Having mushrooms in the house is second nature to me, as is having eggs in the house, but a word of warning, I know some people do go mushroom picking in local woods and fields but I would stress this can be incredibly dangerous, if you don’t know your mushrooms, as some can be poisonous …I play safe and buy from my local supermarket.

Have a think about how you could incorporate mushrooms into your menu plans. You could for instance use a grilled portobello mushroom in place of a bun for turkey or beef burgers. Or how about a medley of sauted mushrooms, they are just mouth-wateringly delicious.

Or how about this easy recipe idea, pictured above, It's Portobello mushrooms with pate and cheddar cheese. This can work well as a starter, snack or a main course served with a salad...

Portobello mushrooms filled with pate. Cook in an oven at 200c (400f / Gas Mark 6) for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, cover with grated cheddar cheese and cook for a further 5 minutes. Easy, lowcarb and tastes great... we enjoyed it for lunch today, as we are eating our main meal this evening.

All the best Jan