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If eating wholesome meals is a daily goal, keep in mind you can serve up tasty foods that also feed your immune system by including ingredients like mushrooms.

With their earthy flavor, mushrooms — like many other fruits and vegetables — can play a positive role in supporting a healthy immune system.

Studies at Oregon State University concluded there are a variety of micronutrients important for supporting a healthy immune system. Consider that three of these nutrients (vitamin D, selenium and B vitamins) can be found in mushrooms, meaning the following family-friendly recipe can help you add all-important nutrients to your family’s menu.

Find more ways to add mushrooms to meals at mushroomcouncil.com.

Asian Barbecue Sesame Salmon with Noodles and Veggies

Recipe courtesy of Emily Weeks of “Zen and Spice”

Total time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

Sauce ingredients:

• ½ cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Other ingredients:

• 1 ½ pounds salmon (4 filets)
• 12 ounces stir-fry (Pad Thai) rice noodles
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 pound white mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 1 large broccoli head, cut into bite-size florets
• 2-3 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
• sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. In small saucepan, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, barbecue sauce and chili garlic sauce, if desired. Bring to boil over high heat then reduce heat to simmer.
3. In small bowl, whisk water and cornstarch. Pour into saucepan and cook on low, whisking often, until sauce thickens, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Pour 3 tablespoons sauce into small bowl. Brush salmon filets with reserved sauce and place on baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, or until salmon is flaky.
5. While salmon cooks, prepare stir-fry noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse and set aside.
6. Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add sesame oil. Add mushrooms, snap peas and broccoli.
7. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender-crisp, 7-8 minutes. Add noodles and remaining sauce from pan; toss to combine.
8. To serve, divide noodles, vegetables and salmon between plates. Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.