How to Cut It: Mushrooms Everyday Health MenuNewslettersSearch In the Kitchen With Everyday HealthDiet & Nutrition How to Cut Mushrooms A Step-by-Step Guide Learn the best way to cut mushrooms for your favorite recipes. How to Cut It Portobello MushroomMushrooms are a low-calorie, antioxidant-rich superfood that can be used as a meat substitute. Everyday Health staff nutritionist Kelly Kennedy, RDN, shows you how to cut mushrooms. Next Up How to Cut It Kale6 MORE EPISODES How to Cut It Kale How To Cut It Pumpkin How To Cut It Avocado How To Cut It Acorn Squash How To Cut It Watermelon How To Cut It MangoBy Kelly Kennedy, RDNReviewed: August 29, 2022Fact-CheckedMushrooms may be the most underrated superfood. Low-calorie and rich in umami flavor, they’re one of the few nonmeat sources of vitamin D, and they're packed with other vitamins and minerals. A study published in Food Science & Nutrition in March 2021 found that just one 3 ounce (oz) serving of mushrooms per day was linked to an increase in dietary fiber, copper, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, riboflavin, niacin, choline, iron, thiamine, folate and vitamin B6, with no added calories, carbohydrates, fat, or sodium. Mushrooms make a great alternative to meat in a number of dishes. More than 2,000 mushroom varieties are edible, according to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, and each has a unique flavor profile. Large, meaty portobellos are a popular choice as vegetarian burgers and sliced to serve over pasta. Baby portobellos, also known as cremini mushrooms, are good for salads, omelets, and stuffings. The following steps show you how to cut both varieties of mushrooms so you can add more to your menu. How to Cut a Portobello MushroomGently wipe the mushroom cap with a damp cloth to clean it.Using your hands, carefully remove the stem.Using a spoon, gently remove the dark gills from the underside of the mushroom cap and discard.Set the mushroom cap on the end where the stem was and cut it in half.Turn 90 degrees and slice into ⅛- to ¼-thick slices. How to Score a Portobello MushroomGently wipe the mushroom cap with a damp cloth to clean it.Using your hands, carefully remove the stem.Using a spoon, gently remove the dark gills from the underside of the mushroom cap and discard.Place the mushroom cap stem side down on the cutting board. Using a paring knife, gently score the top of the mushroom in ½-inch wide strips, then turn and repeat to create even squares across the mushroom cap. How to Cut a Cremini aka Baby Bella MushroomGently wipe the tops of the mushroom caps with a damp cloth to clean them.Remove the tough end of the stem (about ¼ inch of the bottom) with a knife.Set the mushroom on the stem end. To cut into quarters, cut in half vertically, turn 90 degrees, and cut in half again. To slice, using a rocking motion, cut into thin, parallel slices. Portobello Mushroom Burgers Adobe StockThe best thing about this mushroom burger is how little prep work it requires. Simply cook the caps and serve with your favorite toppings — the hardest part will be thinking up a caption for your #MeatlessMonday social media post. Portobellos have a meaty texture and umami flavor, and although they don’t have nearly as much protein as beef, they are lower in calories, and contain vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, according to USDA data. That caloric savings gives you room to add pesto and feta, if you desire. For a vegan option, skip the cheese. Serves 2Ingredients2 large portobello mushrooms1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper2 whole-wheat buns3 tbsp jarred pesto2 cups baby spinach2 thick slices tomato2¼-inch-thick slices of feta cheese, cut from a block DirectionsRemove stems from mushrooms and set aside for another use. Gently wipe caps with a damp paper towel. Drizzle mushroom caps with oil on both sides and gently brush to evenly coat. Sprinkle all over with pepper.Heat a grill or grill pan over medium. Place mushrooms on the grill with their gill side up and cook for 6 minutes. Flip and cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes more.Serve mushrooms on buns and top each with 1½ tbsp pesto, 1 cup spinach, and 1 slice each tomato and feta. Nutrition per serving: 361 calories, 20g total fat (6.7g saturated fat), 9g protein, 31g carbohydrates, 3.1g fiber, 7g sugar (0g added sugar), 731mg sodium NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Diet and Nutrition Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Most Recent in Diet & Nutrition How to Cut Avocado A Step-by-Step Guide How to Cut Kale A Step-by-Step Guide How to Cut Acorn Squash A Step-by-Step Guide How to Cut Pumpkin A Step-by-Step Guide