Microwave mushrooms 'to keep their goodness', scientists say

[Northerner]

The healthiest way to cook mushrooms is to microwave or grill them to preserve their goodness, researchers say.

These cooking methods significantly increase levels of antioxidants which protect cells against diseases, but boiling or frying reduces them.

A study, from Spain, looked at the properties of four different types of mushrooms before and after cooking.

Adding a little oil when grilling can even improve the nutritional value of the mushrooms.

What's in a mushroom?
Plenty, it turns out. They contain protein, including essential amino acids, fibre and lots of vitamins - such as B, C , D and E.

They are also low in calories and fat.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39998669

I don't think I've ever even considered microwaving mushrooms!

 

[Bill Stewardson]

Interesting stuff,,

Will have to think about that.

Bill.

 

[Robin]

Ugh, I'm sure microwaved mushrooms would be all soggy. Much prefer them grilled. ( though fried in butter is best)

 

[Ljc]

Ugh, I'm sure microwaved mushrooms would be all soggy. Much prefer them grilled. ( though fried in butter is best)

I agree, I fry mine in butter with a couple of dashes of Worcestershire sauce . Yum.

 

[Ditto]

I eat them all the time, but always fry them in butter. Will try the microwave then, less washing up too.

 

[trophywench]

Well if I grilled em I'd want to put a blob of butter on em before I did ! - and I hate em soggy, Yuk.