Vegan portobello mushrooms are a vegan's dream! Create a fantastic appetizer your family will rave about with these vegan portobello mushroom bites. My family loves them, and although I generally take them to parties, my family also asks for them for dinner.
Mushrooms contain a high level of antioxidants. Selenium, a mineral not found in most fruits and vegetables, is found in mushrooms. Selenium helps the enzymes in the liver function. Furthermore, Selenium is also known to reduce tumor size and reduce inflammation. In other words, eat your 'shrooms!
Mushrooms are also fat-free and have a variety of purposes in a plant-based diet. They can be grilled, baked, sautéed; you can stuff them, slice them, and use them crumbled for a meat-textured replacement. Versatile, mushrooms are absorbent, so they take on the flavor of any marinade. They are used for vegan bacon, vegan steak, and the list goes on.
This particular recipe is an appetizer, but the same filling can be used for a full-sized portobello mushroom for a meal. I took these to a party, and they disappeared in minutes.
Baby Portobello Mushroom Bites are easy to make and quick to cook. You can also make the filling in advance and stuff your mushrooms before cooking if you wish. Whether you are making them at home or planning to take them to a party, you may want to cook them at your desired destination.
📖 Recipe
Vegan Baby Portobello Mushroom Bites
Ingredients
- 12 medium sized Baby Portobello Mushrooms
- 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms diced
- 2 Shallots minced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Tamari Liquid Aminos, or Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup Italian Panko Bread Crumbs
- 2 teaspoons fresh, chopped Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 Tablespoons chopped Italian Parsley
Instructions
Prepare and Clean Mushrooms:
- Gently wash the mushrooms, removing any excess dirt.
- Lay on a paper towel to dry or pat dry with a towel.
- Carefully remove each stem, so not to break the mushroom.
- Using your finger or tiny spoon, scrape any gills out, leaving a slightly bigger opening.
- Return to paper towels to dry.
Prepare the Filling:
- Sauté shallots, garlic until translucent.
- Add diced mushrooms (make sure they are diced very small).
- Cook for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- (You may need to add a little vegetable broth while cooking).
- Add all other ingredients, except the bread crumbs and parsley.
- Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in bread crumbs.
Cooking:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Using a silicone baking mat or parchment paper, line a baking pan.
- Fill mushrooms with filling, packing it in to each mushroom. I use a cookie or melon baller to get a round shape.
- Cook mushrooms for 20 to 30 minutes, uncovered (depending on size of mushrooms)
- Sprinkle parsley on top.
- Serve.
- Although these mushrooms are very savory on their own, some people like sauce. You could use a maple mustard sauce or any sauce you enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂
LouAnn Mallon
What can I use in place of the sun dried tomatoes??
Kathy Carmichael
Hi LouAnn, any veggie you like can replace the sun-dried tomatoes.
Lynn S
Excellent flavor. Everyone enjoyed them, including non-vegans.
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Lynn, I'm so happy you liked the mushroom bites. I always find the non-vegans eat up all the vegan food first, haha! Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it.
Connie
Excellent recipes. I have been looking for homemade dressings and you have nailed it. So glad I found your site. Easter recipes I can't wait to try.
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Connie, I'm so glad you are enjoying the recipes. I'm a dressing and dip person, so I completely understand. Let me know what recipes you like. I really appreciate the feedback. And, Happy Easter.
Carrie
These were delicious! Even to the meat-eating crowd!