Lion’s Mane Mushroom Sandwich
This lion’s mane mushroom sandwich is packed with flavor and nutritional value. Lions mane is an adaptogen which means it responds to any stressors in the body, especially when taken regularly.
One of the most commonly known benefits of lions mane is that it is good for the brain. Lion’s mane for the brain… pretty easy to remember! There are so many health benefits to lions mane. Here are a few listed below:
Benefits of Lion’s Mane
• enhance brain function
• reduce inflammation
• improve digestive health
• supports immune system
• boost energy levels
• it’s just freakin delicious
If you could get your hands on culinary lions mane, I recommend cooking with it. As I’ve mentioned, it’s a great alternative to lobster or seafood. I grew my own lions mane during this quarantine. I got my starter pack from Michigan Mushroom Company.
I will list out all of the ingredients and method to make this recipe, but also feel free to scroll all the way down to the recipe card for an easier read.
Ingredients for Lion’s Mane Mushroom Sandwich
- raw culinary lion’s mane
- minced garlic
- vegan hamburger buns (check out this recipe for the best homemade vegan hamburger buns)
- vegenaise (vegan mayo)
- avocado
- sliced tomato
- arugula
- vegan butter
- garlic
- green onions
- herb seasoning
- salt
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Ground Flaxseed$8.98 -
Bragg All Purpose Herb Seasoning$7.09 -
Steel Wok$59.00
Method
- In a frying pan, add vegan butter on low heat. Once fully melted, add in minced garlic on low heat for 10 minutes. Add in shredded raw lion’s mane mushroom and stir around on medium heat until soft. Add salt and herb seasoning to taste.
- While the garlic is slow cooking, cut the vegan hamburger buns in half. Place in the oven on broil for 3 minutes. Once toasted spread vegan butter onto the toasted buns.
- On the buns spread vegan mayo. Add sliced tomato, sliced avocado, arugula, garlic butter lion’s mane, chopped green onions and vegan mayo on the top bun. Enjoy!
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 vegan hamburger buns
- 2 cups raw culinary lion's mane
- 3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 2 Tbsp vegenaise (vegan mayo)
- 4 slices avocado
- 2-4 slices tomatoes
- 1/2 cup arugula
- 2 tsp chopped green onion
- dash of herb seasoning
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a frying pan, add vegan butter on low heat. Once fully melted, add in minced garlic on low heat for 10 minutes. Add in shredded raw lion's mane mushroom and stir around on medium heat until soft. Add salt and herb seasoning to taste.
- While the garlic is slow cooking, cut the vegan hamburger buns in half. Place in the oven on broil for 3 minutes. Once toasted spread vegan butter onto the toasted buns.
- On the buns spread vegan mayo. Add sliced tomato, sliced avocado, arugula, garlic butter lion's mane, chopped green onions and vegan mayo on the top bun. Enjoy!
