From quick weeknight dinners to impressive party appetizers, these 25 mushroom recipes showcase the adaptability of mushrooms in cuisines worldwide.
You’ll find classic comfort foods, dinner ideas, and vegetarian options that let mushrooms take center stage and might become your new favorite dishes.
Each recipe has been selected for its simplicity and accessibility, making it perfect for cooks of all skill levels.
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.
2. Roasted mushrooms
All roasted mushrooms must get tasty and meaty with salt, garlic, olive oil, and a high oven temperature.
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.
4. Easy mushroom gravy
Mushroom gravy is easy to make. Try this creamy sauce on mashed potatoes or as a side for a beautiful holiday meal with friends and family.
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.
5. Mushroom risotto
You can make this mushroom risotto in one pot with your favorite mushrooms.
Finish it with butter and parmesan cheese, and it’s a creamy, easy Italian dinner idea.
6. Vegan mushroom pasta
Vegan mushroom pasta is creamy, aromatic, a little garlicky, and so delicious you’ll go for a second portion. The recipe is quick and straightforward, perfect for weeknights.
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.
9. Tofu mushroom cutlets
Tofu mushroom cutlets are an easy dinner idea with satiating plant–based protein.
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.
12. Savory crepes with mushrooms
Savory crepes are French-style pancakes you can fill with filling of your liking.
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.
15. Tofu stir fry
You’ll learn to make tasty Asian-inspired tofu stir fry in less than 30 minutes without pressing the tofu.
Mushrooms elevate this stir fry recipe by adding a rich, earthy, umami flavor that complements the mild taste of tofu.
16. Vegetable lasagna
In this vegetable lasagna, mushrooms contribute a savory depth and meaty texture, enhancing the dish’s overall richness.
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.
Lentil Bolognese with grated mushrooms is a vegetarian interpretation of a classic Italian favorite sauce.
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.
23. Vegetarian lasagna
This easy vegetarian lasagna combines a rich and satisfying lentil ragù with creamy white sauce and tender layers of lasagna sheets.
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.
26. Stuffed mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms with ricotta, parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes are a tasty appetizer for special dinners and holiday meals.
Juicy button mushroom caps become vessels of flavor thanks to the creamy and flavor-packed filling.
A note on shiitake mushrooms
Dried mushrooms add a ton of flavor to mushroom-based recipes. They are a natural umami booster and pack an intense mushroom flavor that fresh supermarket mushrooms often lack.
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.
For many more 30-minute meal ideas, check out our 30-minute meal category page.
25 Mushroom Recipes: sautèed mushrooms
Equipment
- 1 large skillet, 11-inch or 28 cm or more, stainless steel, enameled cast iron, cast iron, nonstick
Ingredients
Basic Ingredients
- 1 pound mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Optional Ingredients
- 1 – 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter or dairy free butter
Instructions
- If necessary, clean mushrooms before cutting them.You can brush the dirt off with a damp paper towel if the mushrooms are not soiled.If they are soiled rinse them under cold water.Chop the mushrooms into ⅙ to ⅛ inch slices (4 mm).
- Warm up the olive oil in a large skillet. You can use non-stick, cast iron, enameled cast iron, or stainless steel.When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms, season with salt and black pepper, and stir.
- Saute mushrooms on medium-high heat for about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes.The mushrooms will first release their juices.
- Keep cooking them until all liquid has gone, the pan is dry, and the mushrooms start to squeak and brown.Browning builds taste, so it's essential you allow them to get some color.
- Optional step: when the mushrooms are almost done, lower the heat, add the butter or dairy-free butter and the grated garlic.Stir for one to two minutes until the butter melts, and you can smell the garlic fragrance.
- Turn the heat off, add finely chopped parsley, give it a final stir and serve.
- Arrange sauteed mushrooms on a serving platter and serve them as a side dish.
- To have them as an appetizer, add them on top of bruschetta, crostini, or focaccia bread, and drizzle with good quality extra virgin olive oil.
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