25 Mushroom Recipes To Try Today

You’ll find classic comfort foods, dinner ideas, and vegetarian options that let mushrooms take center stage and might become your new favorite dishes. Whether you’re working with button mushrooms, portobellos, shiitakes, or a wild mushroom medley, you’ll find delicious ways to prepare them here.

1. Sauteed mushrooms

Here’s how to make perfect sauteed mushrooms on the stovetop in 15 minutes with a few easy-to-find ingredients. You can use most mushroom varieties for this recipe. We use white button and portobello mushrooms, which are widely available in most supermarkets. Upgrade them with an easy condiment for an extra flavor boost: try chimichurri, salsa verde, or quick chili oil.

3. Air fryer mushrooms

To make these 15-minute air fryer mushrooms, you’ll only need a few pantry staples and much less time than roasting mushrooms in the oven. You can eat them as a vegetable side dish, as a starter on crostini or bruschetta, or add them to pasta salad, farro salad, rice salad, couscous salad, and more. You can make it in less than 20 minutes with simple pantry staples. It tastes so good you won’t believe it’s meat–free. Finish it with butter and parmesan cheese, and it’s a creamy, easy Italian dinner idea. Thanks to its rich, gourmet-like flavors, it’s also great if you have guests who are mainly vegan or vegetarian.

7. Hummus pasta with mushrooms

Chickpea hummus and pasta are a tasty and nutritious combination; to make this hummus pasta dish even more delicious, we like to add sauteed mushrooms. Sprinkle with fresh parsley on top, freshly cracked black pepper, and good quality olive oil, and your delicious, quick, and easy hummus pasta is ready.

8. Barley vegetable salad

Barley salad is a vibrant and healthy grain bowl, perfect for bringing to a potluck, but also delicious as a nutritious lunch. Mix cooked barley with roasted carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms, and drizzle with a lemon vinaigrette—an excellent vegetarian dinner idea. It’s ready in 20 minutes and perfectly replaces mushroom chicken with chewy and fried tofu cutlets.

10. Mushroom bolognese

You can make this mushroom ragu with simple and affordable ingredients such as mushroom, olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, rosemary, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. This pasta sauce has become our go-to quick dinner sauce for an easy pasta recipe.

11. Mushroom Alfredo

Mushroom Alfredo is a luscious vegetarian dinner idea where mushrooms add a chewy texture and umami flavor. Sautéed mushrooms add a rich, earthy flavor to the creamy Alfredo sauce that pairs well with fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta. Make them with an easy and nutritious chickpea flour batter, browned mushrooms, kale, and an easy white sauce filling.

13. Mushroom risotto cakes

These mushroom risotto cakes are easy and quick; in less than 30 minutes, you’ll have the tastiest leftover dinner you’ve ever made. The best way to cook risotto cakes is by frying them in oil or an air fryer. Oven-baking them is also possible for a hands-off and easy dinner meal.

14. Braised tofu

Our braised tofu is a Chinese-inspired recipe with a beautiful dark sauce. Button mushrooms enhance this braised tofu recipe by adding umami flavor and meaty texture. They absorb and distribute the braising sauce, deepening the overall taste profile. Mushrooms elevate this stir fry recipe by adding a rich, earthy, umami flavor that complements the mild taste of tofu. Combining vegetables and mushrooms creates a hearty, satisfying lasagna that rivals its meat-based counterpart in taste and complexity.

17. Tofu soup

Tofu soup with broccoli, shiitake, and button mushrooms has an Asian blend of flavors and textures. The richness of shiitake mushrooms complements the mild tofu, creating a comforting and nutritious dish. Best of all, this savory soup takes only 20 minutes to make.

18. Mushroom Wellington

Mushroom Wellington combines earthy lentils, fresh herbs, crunchy walnuts, and grated mushrooms into a savory, textured filling. Wrapped in golden puff pastry, it’s the plant–based centerpiece for any special occasion or a hearty comfort meal. The combination of hearty lentils and finely grated mushrooms makes a rich, meaty, satisfying texture that pairs well with pasta and lasagna.

20. Tofu scramble

This vegan breakfast idea is a delicious tofu scramble with sautéed mushrooms, a quick 10–minute dish. Tofu’s creamy texture blends perfectly with charred mushrooms, creating a protein–packed, light dinner.

21. Lentil stew

Lentil stew is an easy, cozy one-pot recipe that combines earthy lentils with umami-rich mushrooms and winter squash. Mushrooms and lentils are an excellent combination rich in protein and healthy fiber, so you’ll feel nourished and satiated.

22. Seitan with mushrooms

Seitan is a protein-rich meat substitute originating from East Asian countries, gaining popularity in the West, especially among vegetarians and vegans. Seitan steaks with mushroom sauce offer rich, umami flavors from the earthy mushrooms. It’s an excellent vegetarian meal for those seeking meatless options. Mushrooms are essential in this meat-free lasagna; their meaty texture provides a hearty bite, making it more satisfying and filling. Additionally, mushrooms are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, boosting the lasagna’s nutritional value.

24. Creamy pasta with chestnut pesto

This fall-friendly pasta with chestnuts is a delicious, easy pasta dish perfect for fall and winter. It’s cozy, creamy, and cheesy, and it’s made with simple ingredients such as chestnuts, hazelnuts, and mushrooms.

25. Kung pao tofu

Our kung pao tofu is a stir-fried recipe with a piquant, savory flavor blend and a sticky and chewy texture. Make this delicious Chinese-inspired dish in less than 30 minutes and get plenty of plant-based protein, nuts, and fresh veggies. Dried mushrooms are easy to find in most supermarkets. A small pack will go a long way, and you can make many other recipes with them, such as our mushroom pasta, tofu soup, mushroom risotto, savory chickpea crepes, and seitan steaks. They must be soaked for 10 minutes in ⅓ of a cup of hot water to release their intense flavor, which the other mushrooms will absorb.

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