Healthier Breaded Mushrooms

Breaded mushrooms are the simple, healthy, tasty appetizer you’ve been looking for. Toss them into your salads for extra texture and flavor. All you need are 6 basic ingredients and less than 20 minutes to make this delicious breaded mushrooms recipes. If you are looking for more delicious appetizers, prepare these steamed asparagus next.

To make these breaded mushrooms, you will need :

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• 5 large white or cremini mushrooms
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs
• Salt and black pepper
• 1/3 cup of olive oil

We love the simplicity of this mushroom recipe. These fried mushrooms are a healthier alternative to deep fried mushrooms, or battered mushrooms. They are so good on their own or tossed into salads, in tacos or as a tasty addition to your favorite sandwich.

Tips to make breaded mushrooms :

• Make sure to not overcook the mushrooms. 2 minutes on each side is plenty.
• Remove excess oil using a paper towel.

Make these breaded mushrooms your own :

• Add garlic to make garlic breaded mushrooms.
• Toss in your favorite herbs to add some extra flavor to these mushrooms.
• Add some spice to make spicy breaded mushrooms.

Here in Paris, we buy our mushrooms at the Marché d’Aligre. It’s our favorite market in Paris. They have a selection of organic vegetables, freshly cut flowers, cheeses, meats and fish. We typically also leave with at least one handful of mushrooms.

More great appetizer recipes

We love entertaining which means we love serving in courses. This is very French! We love starting the meal with an appetizer and have shared quite a few on the blog. These are some of our favorites.

• French Salmon Mousse is a classic French appetizer. Made with Fresh salmon, it is so flavorful! We make this again and again.
• Nicaraguan Guacamole is like a basic Mexican guacamole with a surprise eggy twist. It’s so good!
• Healthy Avocado Hummus is for you if you love hummus. This hummus recipes calls for avocado in addition to traditional chickpeas. We make this at least once a week!
• Homemade Halloumi Fries are so good you’ll keep coming back for more. They are lightly breaded as well which brings out that salty flavor of the halloumi that everyone loves.
• Oven Baked Chicken Kabobs are a delicious chicken appetizer that can be paired with a variety of tasty dipping sauces!
• Pinwheel Sandwiches are quick and easy to pull together. All you need are soft tortillas and your favorite fillings.

Breaded mushrooms recipe

Get ready to fall in love with breaded mushrooms as an appetizer or add them to your favorite salads, tacos and sandwiches.

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