Vegan Mushroom Parmesan
Mushroom parmesan is a fabulous twist on vegan eggplant parmesan made with portobello mushrooms, layered on a bed of tossed whole-grain spaghetti topped with more oil-free marinara sauce and vegan parmesan cheese. Every bite melts in your mouth.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time13 minutes mins
Total Time23 minutes mins
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 352kcal
Mushrooms
- 5 large portobello mushrooms washed, gills removed, and cut into equal-sized slives
- ¾ cup unsweetened unflavored oat milk or other plant-based milk
- 1 cup Italian Panko breadcrumbs gluten-free Panko, or regular bread crumbs
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
Pasta
- 1 package whole-grain spaghetti or pasta of choice gluten-free pasta can be used as well
Dipping Bowls
Because portobello mushrooms are delicate, be careful as you remove the stem.
Using a small amount of water, wash the outside of the mushroom cap, gently washing away any dirt.
Do not, for example, submerge the mushrooms to wash them.
Instead, use the water to help remove the dirt and carefully use a paper towel or cloth towel to dry off the mushroom.
Once cleaned, I cut the portobello mushrooms, lengthwise about ½ an inch wide, so they are all approximately the same size. As a result, the portobello mushroom pieces will cook evenly.
Now, assemble 2 wide bowls (to accommodate the longest portobello fry's size/length; sizes may vary); one bowl with plant-milk and the other bowl combine the bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and garlic salt.
Baking
Preheat the oven to 400.
Dip each portobello piece into the plant milk, and then dip it in the bread crumb mixture, one at a time, until all mushrooms are covered in bread crumbs.
Lay each fry on a baking sheet, separated from each other, on a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Cook at 400 for 20 minutes, flipping each fry over after cooking for 10 minutes.
To avoid having to flip the portobello pieces at the halfway point, I use my Copper Chef Crisper and air-fryer in the oven.
Air Frying
Preheat the air fryer to 400.
Dip each portobello stick into the plant milk mixture, and then dip it in the bread crumbs mixture, one at a time, until all the mushroom pieces are covered in bread crumbs.
Lay each fry in the base of the air-fry plan, separated from each other.
Cook at 400 for 9 minutes
Remove each batch and repeat this process until all the portobello fries are cooked.
Pasta and Sauce
Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions.
Since my noodles cooked in 13 minutes, I prepared the noodles while the mushrooms cooked.
Heat the sauce in a saucepan until heated through.
Once the spaghetti is drained, please return it to the pan and toss in 1 ½ cups of the sauce, keeping 1 ½ cups of sauce to add to the mushrooms' top.
Plating
In a shallow bowl or plate, add a small amount of pasta tossed in marinara sauce.
Then, add 4-5 pieces of cooked parmesan mushrooms over the top of the pasta.
Add some additional marinara sauce on top, and sprinkle with vegan parmesan cheese.
Add some basil leaves and parsley.
Then, dig in!
- Although some experts suggest only clean mushrooms with a clean towel and no water, I beg to differ. Because portobello mushrooms are delicate, be careful as you remove the stem.
- Using a small amount of water, wash the outside of the mushroom caps, gently washing away any dirt.
- Do not, for example, submerge the mushrooms to wash them.
- Patience is key when it comes to removing the gills. Turn the cap over, and carefully scrape away the brown gills with a small spoon. Then, use minimal water and a paper towel to pat dry.
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1523mg | Potassium: 893mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 888IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 5mg