Are you starting on your journey with growing and cooking mushrooms?

Chestnut mushrooms are the perfect place to start. They’re packed full of health benefits and are one of the easiest mushrooms to cook with. You’ll find thousands of chestnut mushroom recipe ideas online to see you from breakfast to lunch and dinner, even with snack options.

We’re sharing our advice on the best way to cook chestnut mushrooms and the easiest way to grow chestnut mushrooms at home.

How to Cook Chestnut Mushrooms

Different recipes will call for you to cook your chestnut mushrooms a certain way. These mushrooms are ideal for cooking on a pan or roasting in your oven, depending on your chestnut mushroom recipe. We’re sharing our favourite way to cook chestnut mushrooms to incorporate them into different recipes.

• Rinse with cold water and lightly tap dry your mushrooms.     
• Remove the stems and save them in a freezer bag for making vegetable stock. The stems of chestnut mushrooms are edible, so don’t let them go to waste!
• Cut the mushroom cap into strips or small blocks, depending on your recipe.
  
  We love to toss chestnut mushrooms with olive oil, garlic, pepper, salt, and thyme for extra flavour. You can place your mushrooms into a cast frying pan to cook until lightly brown or roast them on a baking tray in an oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Chestnut Mushroom Recipe Ideas:

Not sure how to add chestnut mushrooms to your diet? Consider these chestnut mushroom recipe ideas:

Avocado toast    
Mushroom omelette
Creamy mushroom rigatoni pasta  
Vegetable and mushroom soups     
Ramen with chestnut mushrooms
Mushroom and prawn aglio e olio
Mushroom Burrito
Mushroom Mac and Cheese

How to Grow Chestnut Mushrooms at Home

Growing mushrooms isn’t always easy. Mushrooms are technically not vegetables, even though we cook them like one. The simplest way to grow chestnut mushrooms at home is by using a ready-to-grow kit. All you have to do is add water, making them a great option for beginners or for getting your kids involved in your gardens.

Every chestnut mushroom kit is hand-planted in small batches to ensure their quality and to give you the best taste. Within four weeks, you can expect your first crop of mushrooms to start bringing your chestnut mushroom recipe ideas to life. Just follow the included instructions to grow your own chestnut mushrooms at home.

FAQs about Chestnut Mushrooms 

Chestnut mushrooms are a great option to start with if you’re experimenting with mushroom recipes or want to learn how to grow mushrooms at home. We’re answering some of the most common questions about chestnut mushrooms.

Can dogs eat chestnut mushrooms?

Dogs can eat common types of mushrooms, including chestnut mushrooms. However, it’s best to keep them away from wild mushrooms. Dogs can eat cooked mushrooms however it is often a good idea to avoid cooked mushrooms as these are often prepared with garlic and onion, which should be avoided for dogs. If you think your dog has eaten wild mushrooms in your garden or on a walk you should contact your vet, as these can be very poisonous.

What are chestnut mushrooms good for?

Chestnut mushrooms are dense in vitamins and minerals, making them a great addition to your diet. They have anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties and offer a higher source of vitamin B2 than most vegetables.

Is it okay to eat raw chestnut mushrooms?

You can eat raw chestnut mushrooms, but it won’t always give you the best taste. Raw mushrooms of any variety can be harder to digest thanks to due to their cell walls (Chitin). Cooking chestnut mushrooms makes them easier to eat and enhances their natural flavour.

Start Cooking with Our Chestnut Mushroom Growing Kit

Growing fresh shiitake mushrooms will add more flavour and texture to your dishes than store-bought mushrooms. Our ready growing mushroom kits give you a head start as the mushrooms are already growing, ensuring a healthy crop and giving you your first cookable mushrooms in just days.

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