20 Vegan Mushroom Recipes - The Plant Based School (2024)

If you’re wondering what to cook with a surplus of mushrooms, you’ve come to the right place. These delicious vegan mushroom ideas areeasyto make,healthy,andbeginner-friendly.

Browse through this list, and take your pick:fromprotein-rich meals with tofu,and pasta,tovegetable-packed soups– all of them nutritious, vegan, and fulfilling. Hopefully, you’ll find your next mushroom meal on this list!

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VEGAN MUSHROOM DINNER IDEAS

You've decided to clean up your fridge, and you're staring at a full carton of mushrooms, feeling slightly uninspired. Fear not, these mushrooms can be quickly converted into a delicious vegan dinner with a couple of simple ingredients.

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Pan fried tofu with mushrooms

Pan-fried tofu with mushrooms is aquickanddeliciousrecipethat is perfect for everyday,last-minute dinner.
Total cooking time: 25 mins

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Chickpea crepes - Savoury mushroom pancakes

These savory pancakes aregluten-freeand they're made with simple ingredients, yet they aredeliciousandfulfilling.
Total cooking time: 30 mins

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Mushroom Risotto

Endlessly creamy and chewy, this mushroom risotto is an Italian favorite and made vegan with good quality vegan parmesan cheese. Serve it as a Sunday dinner with a green side salad and a sprinkle of parsley on top.
Total cooking time: 40 mins

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Tofu Soup

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make thebest, simplest, tofu soupwith ideas for spring, fall, and winter. Mushrooms are added to this soup for a chewy and almost meaty texture that complements the tofu well.
Total cooking time: 20 mins

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Lentil bolognese

Our lentil-mushroom bolognese is an Italian classic with an ultra-rich andheartysauce, perfect with pasta, lasagna, or zucchini noodles. Grated mushrooms are added for an additional serving of "camouflaged" veggies - it's a pasta sauce that will please your entire family.
Total cooking time: 40 mins

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Vegan Mushroom Pasta

Veganmushroompastais a quick and creamy pasta recipe, that you can make injust30mins! It's simple, yet incredibly delicious and flavorful.
Total cooking time: 30 mins

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Tofu Scramble with vegetables

Technically not a dinner, but this mushroom tofu scramble is a protein-rich and easy meal - so it deserves a spot on this list. You can make it with a few simple ingredients, and you can serve it with sauteed mushrooms, kale, or bell pepper.
Cooking time: 10 mins

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Creamy pasta with chestnuts pesto

This pasta iscozy, creamy, cheesy, earthy, and made with a few ingredients, including chestnuts, hazelnuts, and sauteed mushrooms. Perfect for autumn and winter, and great as a romantic dinner idea.
Total cooking time: 45 mins

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Mushroom Ragu (Mushroom Bolognese)

Grated or blended mushrooms , tomato paste, and fresh herbs make the base of this meat-free but delicious mushroom ragu. Serve this meat-free sauce on fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta, and enjoy with a glass of red wine.
Total cooking time: 30 mins

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Braised Tofu

This braised tofu is aChinese-inspired recipewith abeautiful dark sauceto serve as themain dishon boiled or steamed rice. Braisingis a cooking methodthat combines dry heat and wet heat for optimal flavor.
Total cooking time: 35 minutes

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Kung Pao Tofu

We love serving thismushroom kung pao tofu recipewithrice and fresh herbs; it's a great way to add color and spice to a weeknight dinner.
Total cooking time: 30 minutes

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Mushroom Wellington

This mushroom wellington iseasy to makewithsimple ingredientslike lentils, mushrooms, and walnuts. It's a guaranteedcrowd-pleaser, especially if served with ourtasty mushroom gravy.

Cooking time: 60 mins

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Tofu Stir Fry

Here's an easy and versatile30-minute tofu stir frywith yourfavorite veggiesand atasty saucethat makes it better than a takeaway. Serve it with white rice or noodles and sprinkle it with scallions for an Asian-inspired dinner idea.
Cooking time: 35 mins

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Hummus Pasta

Ready in less than 30 minutes, this hummus pasta with mushrooms. Creamy hummuspaired with tasty sauteed mushrooms and al dente rigatoni, make a quick,wholesomeweeknight dinner.
Cooking time: 25 mins

VEGAN MUSHROOM SIDE DISHES

These easy and simple mushroom sides are great for weeknight dinners as they're made with easy-to-find ingredients. Find your favorite, and upgrade your pasta, salad, grain bowl, or burrito with one of these vegan mushroom recipes.

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Sauteed Mushrooms

Try these sauteed mushroomsasan easy, tasty, and juicy15-minuteside dishand a versatile topping idea for pasta, soups, salads, and bruschetta. They're a great supplement to a vegan meal as they provide a bit of chewiness and subtle umami.
Cooking time: 15 mins

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Roasted Vegetables

These roasted vegetablesare aneasy side dishthat will come in handy for everyday dinners and special meals such asThanksgiving and Christmas. With this recipe, you'll learnhow to roast multiple veggiesto perfection on the same baking tray and with a simple seasoning.
Cooking time: 30 mins

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Vegan frittata - no eggs, no tofu

This is a mushroom-packed frittata that is quick to make, it cooks for 8 minutes on a pan, or 18 minutes in the oven. You can make it with all kinds of seasonal vegetables, such as zucchini,asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms, onions, andpotatoes.
Cooking time: 15 mins

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Mushroom Gravy

Making this mushroom gravy is so easy!You've got to try it on ourmashed potatoesor as a sauce for abeautiful holiday mealwith friends and family. You can make it inless than 20 minuteswith simple pantry staples and vegan butter.
Cooking time:
20 mins

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Roasted Mushrooms

Eat these roasted mushrooms as they arewith a drizzle of good quality extra virgin olive oil and fresh parsley, or mix them inpasta,salads,grain bowls, and more.
Cooking time: 25 mins

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Air Fryer Mushrooms

Super easy and quick 15-minuteair fryer mushroom recipe that delivers perfectlyjuicyandtastyroastedmushrooms. It's a versatilesidedish,anaddition to salads and grain bowls, and a quick way toadd more veggies to your meal.
Cooking time: 15 mins

How long do mushrooms keep in the fridge?

According to theUnited States Department of Agriculture, mushrooms, and other fresh vegetables, should be stored raw (uncooked) for as long as possible. In the case of mushrooms, most leftovers should be cooked within about 3 to 4 days. This window also depends on the type of mushrooms you’ve bought, so make sure to check them first before cooking.

Tips for vegan mushroom recipes

  • How to store: Most of these meals keep for 1 day in the refrigerator, best if stored in an airtight container.
  • How to freeze: You can also freeze these meals for up to 3 months. To freeze them, let them cool down first, then transfer them to a freezer-friendly container, leaving some space to allow them to expand.
  • How to reheat: Thaw in the microwave or in a pot on the stovetop. Before serving, garnish with fresh herbs. Always refer to the individual recipes for exact guidance.

If you made any of these mushroom recipes, let us know in the comments below. We really appreciate you taking the time to rate our recipes and give us feedback – it makes our recipes better and helps other people too.

Serving suggestions for mushroom recipes

Serve mushroom side dishes with pasta, rice, brown rice, or polenta, or pair them with potatoes or salads:

  • Mashed potatoes (potatoes, vegan sour cream, chives, butter).
  • Cauliflower mashed potatoes (cauliflower, potatoes, milk, nutmeg, dairy-free parmesan).
  • Chickpea salad (chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, corn, mustard, maple syrup).
  • Vegetable couscous salad (zucchini, red onion, eggplant, peas, couscous, olive oil).
  • Tofu “chicken” salad (fried tofu, mixed leaves, tahini dressing, tomato, avocado).
  • Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Chickpea Salad
  • Tofu Salad

For many more 30-minute meal ideas, check out our 30-minute meal category page.

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20 Vegan Mushroom Recipes

By: Nico Pallotta

5 from 1 vote

Find your next vegan mushroom recipe on this list with pasta, gravy, stir fries and side dishes.

Thismushroom raguis an easy and versatile meatless alternative to Bolognese sauce, and it's excellent for an everyday family dinner as you can make it injust over 30 minuteswithsimple, affordable ingredients.

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time: 45 minutes mins

Servings: 5 servings

Course: Dinner, Sauce

Cuisine: American Italian

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Equipment

  • Food processor or chef's knife to chop the mushrooms

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 large stalk celery
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 sprig rosemary or thyme
  • 2 bay leaves or sage
  • cup tomato paste the thick one that comes in a tube
  • 2 pounds mushrooms white button, cremini, or mixed mushrooms
  • teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

SERVE WITH

  • 1 pound pasta
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated, or dairy-free cheese
  • 1 handful flat-leaf parsley chopped, or basil

Instructions

MAKE FLAVOR BASE

  • Finely chopcelery,carrot, andonion. You can do so with a chef's knife or a food processor.

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  • If you use a food processor,pulse the veggiesuntilcoarsely chopped.Don't blend continuously, or you'll risk overprocessing the veggies.

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  • In a large skillet or dutch oven,warm up the olive oil.

    Add the chopped celery,carrot, andonionand fry them gently for 5 to 8 minutes.

    Addtomato paste,gratedgarlic,rosemary, andbay leaves, stir and fry for another 3 minutes or until the tomato paste turns darker.

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ADD MUSHROOMS

  • Coarsely chop the mushrooms. You can do so on a cutting board with a chef's knife or a food processor.

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  • If you use a food processor, pulse a fewmushrooms in 3 or 4 batches. You want acoarse texture.

    Blending in batches ensures the mushrooms at the bottom of the food processor won't get mushy and over-processed.

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  • Transfer the choppedmushrooms onto the pan, season withsalt and black pepper, and cook onmedium-high heat for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the water content of your mushrooms. Stir occasionally.

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  • The mushrooms will release their liquid at first. Keep cooking them until the water is gone, and a few minutes passed that. You want a thick, rich, creamy mushroom sauce.

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TOSS PASTA

  • Cook the pastain a large pot of salted boiling water.Reserve one cup of pasta water,drain it when al dente, and toss it in the pan with the mushroom ragu.

    Add aladleful of pasta cooking water, finish cooking for a few seconds, andserve immediately.

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  • Sprinkle with freshlychopped parsleyand optionally withgrated parmesan cheese.

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Video

30-min Mushroom Bolognese for weeknight dinner

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate for one serving of mushrooms ragu out of five servings, including pasta and parmesan.

PASTA COOKING TIP

You’ll need about 1 gallon (16 cups or 4 liters) of water and 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of salt, to cook 1 pound (450 grams) of pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcal, Carbohydrates: 83g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Potassium: 1109mg, Dietary Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 2888IU, Vitamin B6: 0.4mg, Vitamin C: 13mg, Vitamin E: 2mg, Vitamin K: 25µg, Calcium: 141mg, Folate: 64µg, Iron: 3mg, Manganese: 1mg, Magnesium: 82mg, Zinc: 3mg

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