M is for Mushrooms

M is for Mushrooms which, according to information I read from Mushrooms Canada, are a very healthy food. A half-cup serving of cooked sliced mushrooms has a mere 14 calories, virtually no fat, 1 gram of fibre and is a source of phosphorus, potassium, copper, selenium, niacin and pantothenic acid. Mushrooms are also a good source of riboflavin, and are the only vegetable in the produce section with natural Vitamin D. All that goodness with little calories and fat. In fact reading the information provided at this site they are really a very healthy power food and are good for helping with things like cancer, diabetes, and a long list of other ailments. Do read the links, it is worth having this knowledge. This is another excellent link to find out all about mushrooms and the different varieties. We tend to use Crimini these days instead of the regular button mushrooms as they have more flavour. Of course I love Portbella but they tend to be rather pricey.

I posted this recipe earlier in the year but I thought it would be a good fit for this A to Z particularly as I am still somewhat occupied with home problems - this being written in March.

Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza Wonton Cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients
24 wonton wrappers
Canola oil cooking spray
1 cup dry mini pepperoni slices
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8-10 white button mushrooms, chopped, plus 2-3 more for slicing
1 small jar of your favourite pizza sauce
chopped cilantro or fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with some canola oil cooking spray and line each muffin cup with 2 wonton wrappers, offsetting them to create a “flower petal” effect.
3. Layer some of the shredded cheese, the pepperoni slices, and the chopped mushrooms into each of the cups and spoon a tablespoon or so of the pizza sauce over top.
4. Add another small sprinkling of cheese and a few more pepperoni slices on top of the sauce, and add one mushroom slice on the very top.
5. Bake the wonton cups for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese bubbles and the mushrooms brown, and serve immediately.

Have a great day