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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
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 352kcal

Ingredients

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

Garnish (optional)

Instructions

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!

Notes

  • 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.  

Nutrition

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