Meaty Mushroom

I grew up a mushroom hater. The taste, texture, color and overall look of the fungus repulsed me. The fact that it was called a fungus certainly didn’t help.

After learning to love sweet potatoes and broccoli a couple years ago, I thought I should give mushrooms another chance. A couple months ago I bought portobello mushrooms to ease my way into the mushroom craze. I grilled them up and incorporated them into a sandwich with cheese and other “taste distractions.”

I was amazed at how meaty the mushroom tasted. It really held its own in my sandwich and even added to the flavor! Imagine that. I am now a big mushroom fan (with the exception of canned mushrooms – ick! They’re slimy!).

Today’s lunch was an ode to the mushroom.

I placed a portobello mushroom cap atop a whole wheat Arnold sandwich thin spread with a light Laughing Cow French onion cheese wedge and topped with plum tomato slices and light Miracle Whip.

I served this with some pickles and a sugar-free Jello cup on the side. Yum.

I leave you with a mushroomy joke:

One day a boyfriend mushroom was wondering why his girlfriend mushroom loved him so much. Upon asking her this very question she replied, “It’s because you’re such a fungi!”

Hardy har har!