White mushrooms (also known as button mushrooms) are cultivated in over 70 different countries and are the most commonly consumed variety of mushrooms today. (Read more about white mushrooms on Wikipedia.)
Storage Tips
Prepackaged mushrooms can be stored, unopened, in the refrigerator for about one week. Once opened, mushrooms should be moved to a paper bag and refrigerated.
Nutrition
White mushrooms are a good source of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, copper, and selenium-an important antioxidant that may help prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. (See more mushroom nutrition facts on Self.com.)
Recipes
Balsamic Roasted Butternut Squash & Mushrooms with Pasta
Best Ever Green Bean Casserole
Butter-Steamed Kohlrabi and Mushrooms
Challah Stuffing with Turkey Sausage, Leeks and Cherries
Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms
Green Bean and Shiitake Mushroom Stir Fry
Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
Kitchen Scrap Vegetable Broth
Minneola and Brown Rice Lettuce Wraps
Mushroom Quesadillas
Pasta with Chard and Chickpeas
Roasted Delicata Squash with Mushrooms and Thyme
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Simple Leek and Sage Risotto
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Mushrooms and Peppers
Stir Fry Vegetables with Penne
Sweet Corn and Wild Mushroom Soup
Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash
Very Easy Mushroom Barley Soup