How to Cook Lion's Mane Mushrooms
Try two different ways of cooking lion's mane mushrooms - roasting with vegetables or making vegetarian steaks.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
Roasted Lion's Mane and Cauliflower
- 1/2 lb. (225g) lion's mane mushrooms , cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 head cauliflower , cut into small florets
- 1/2 red onion , cut into thin half moons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- sea salt , to taste
- black pepper , to taste
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Steaks
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (vegan butter can be used)
- 1 lb. (450g) lion's mane mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Roasted Lion's Mane and Cauliflower
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the lion's mane, cauliflower, and onion with olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using).
- Arrange the mushrooms and vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned and tender.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Steaks
- Heat a cast iron pan until very hot. Add half the oil and half the butter, swirling to coat.
- Add the mushrooms in one layer. Use another heavy pan or pot to press the lion's mane down. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer the fungi to a cutting board.
- Flip the mushrooms and season the cooked side with half of the seasonings.
- Add the remaining oil and butter to a pan. Return the mushrooms uncooked side down. Use another pan to press again, for 2 minutes.
- Remove the weight and flip the mushrooms. Add the remaining seasonings. Return the weight and press for another 2 minutes.
- Keep repeating the process until your lion's mane mushrooms are golden brown, pressed, and crispy, for about 10 minutes in total.
Notes
The recipe for the lion's mane steaks is adapted from "The Wicked Healthy Cookbook" by Chad and Derek Sarno.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.7g | Protein: 3.5g | Fat: 13.8g | Cholesterol: 7.6mg | Sodium: 6.1mg | Sugar: 2.2g