Lion’s Mane Mushroom Avocado Toast Recipe

What happens when you combine the addictive flavors and textures of a creamy avocado toast bread with a delicious (and brain-boosting!) mushroom? You get Lion’s Mane Mushroom Avocado Toast!

Lion’s Mane mushrooms might not be the most common wild mushrooms, but they will take your cooking mushrooms to a new level. This recipe will help you take your love affair with toast on a plate a step further and invite a brain-boosting and delicious ingredient to the party—Lion’s Mane Mushroom.

If you’ve been searching for a satisfying and healthy way to serve avocado toast with fresh mushrooms, look no further.

Imagine a lightly browned slice of whole grain bread topped with avocado mixture, garlic, lemon juice, cucumber, parmesan cheese, and the star ingredient—Lion’s Mane Mushroom.

In This Article

• What are the Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushroom?
• What Does Lion’s Mane Taste Like?
• Where Can You Get Fresh Lion’s Mane Mushroom?
• How Do You Prepare Lion’s Mane Mushroom?
• How Do You Cook Lion’s Mane?

What are the Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushroom?

This star ingredient is known not only for its delicious flavor but also for the Lion’s Mane mushroom, which has a myriad of health benefits. Research suggests that Lion’s Mane may support your brain health and gut health and provide you with anxiety, irritation, and frustration relief. 

More specifically, this mushroom boosts brain health by increasing the production of nerve growth factors, countering oxidative stress in the brain, supporting short—and long-term memory, enhancing cognitive function, and regulating emotions.

Lion’s Mane also promotes a healthy immune response by regulating bacteria in the gut and intestines.

What Does Lion’s Mane Taste Like?

Now that’s a mouthful of benefits, and the great news is that you get all of them in a mouthful of delicious taste, thanks to the Lion’s Mane savory, almost crab-like flavor. (As you can see in the video, it even resembles a crab once torn up!) Think juicy, delicate, tender, and meaty! Think delicious!

Where Can You Get Fresh Lion’s Mane Mushroom?

Although the video showcases freshly foraged Lion’s Mane, your best bet is to find organic Lion’s Mane at a local grocer, health-food market, or farmer’s market. 

They are sometimes sold in Asian markets as well. Just ensure they are organically grown. Mushrooms are very absorbent, and you don’t want them to have absorbed pesticides, pollution, and chemicals. No amount of washing will rid the mushroom of those harmful toxins.

And if you want to dive into the mushroom world, you can also grow them with a mushroom growing kit.

How Do You Prepare Lion’s Mane Mushroom?

Once you have your fresh Lion’s Mane mushrooms, you don’t want to use a water bath or “wash” it with water because it will absorb too much liquid. Instead, try brushing off any dirt with a dry sponge or soft brush (this is another reason you want to buy organic!). 

Once you’ve cleaned the Lion’s Mane, tear the mushroom into bite-size pieces, discarding any overly brown bits. Once torn up, you’re ready to cook them!

How Do You Cook Lion’s Mane?

There are many delicious recipes, but for this Lion’s Mane Mushroom Avocado Toast, you will stir fry them in vegan butter or extra virgin olive oil on medium-high heat, tossing frequently. 

Fry until golden brown, season, and try not to immediately devour them all before you put them on your avocado toast (easier said than done!).

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Lion’s Mane mushrooms
• 3-4 slices of sourdough bread (or any of your favorite bread)
• 1 large ripe avocado or 2 small ones
• 1 clove garlic
• ½ lemon juice (or lime juice)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or butter (or vegan butter)
• 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese or cream cheese for extra richness
• 1 mini cucumber (for garnish)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dash of cumin
• Poached egg or fried egg as an optional topping

Directions:

1. Tear mushrooms into bite-size pieces. Fry in olive oil or butter in a pan on medium heat. Toss the mushrooms frequently and add more fat for a richer taste. Fry until golden brown. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Mash the avocado flesh with sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
3. Toast bread slices in a pan with extra virgin olive oil or butter until lightly browned and crisp. If using a toaster, use a high setting for extra crunch.
4. Slice the garlic clove in half and rub the sliced side on the top of each piece of bread.
5. Spread the avocado mash onto each bread slice (onto the garlic-rubbed side).
6. Distribute the sautéed mushrooms onto the mashed avocado on each piece of bread. 
7. Top with shredded parmesan and very thin cucumber slices. For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce.
8. Add a poached egg with a runny yolk for extra decadence.

Enjoy This Avocado Toast with Mushrooms in Good Health

Whether you’re making it for breakfast or brunch, this healthy avocado toast on a plate is packed with nutrients that support brain function and overall well-being.

Learn more delicious ways to use lion’s mane in our article, Lion’s Mane Recipes: 7 Creations Using This Unique Mushroom!