Growing Fresh Lion’s Mane Mushrooms in Our Vertical Farm – Plus a Festive Recipe!
At Seedleaves, we’re passionate about delivering sustainable, fresh, and delicious produce straight from our vertical farm. This festive season, we’re celebrating one of our most unique crops: Lion’s Mane mushrooms. These fluffy, coral-like mushrooms aren’t just a feast for the eyes—they’re packed with incredible health benefits and an umami-rich flavour that elevates any dish.
Why Lion’s Mane?
Grown right here in our innovative vertical farm, Lion’s Mane mushrooms thrive in a controlled environment designed to optimise their growth and flavour. This unique setup allows us to produce consistent, high-quality harvests without the need for soil or excessive water. The result? A sustainable supply of super fresh mushrooms that are as good for the planet as they are for your plate.
Lion’s Mane is renowned for its meaty texture, often likened to crab or lobster, and its subtle, nutty flavour. Beyond its culinary appeal, it’s packed with health benefits, including potential support for brain health, improved digestion, and a boost to your immune system—just what we all need during the festive season.
From Our Farm to Your Festive Table
This Christmas, we’ve crafted a special recipe to showcase the versatility of Lion’s Mane mushrooms. Perfect as a side dish to accompany your main festive meal, this stir-fry combines the earthy richness of Lion’s Mane with sweet chestnuts and warm spices.
Festive Lion’s Mane with Chestnuts
Ingredients
• 300g Lion’s Mane mushrooms
• 150g cooked chestnuts
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 red pepper, julienned
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• Optional: chilli flakes for a festive kick
Method
1. Tear the Lion’s Mane into bite-sized pieces and sauté in sesame oil until golden.
2. Add red onion, garlic, and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
3. Toss in the chestnuts and red pepper, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes.
4. Return the mushrooms to the pan and season with soy sauce, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Serve warm, garnished with parsley or sesame seeds.
This dish is the perfect blend of festive spices and earthy flavours, guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering.
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