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A mushroom meat recipe using meaty mushrooms as a mushroom substitute for meat is the perfect versatile addition to any meal!
These mushrooms as a meat substitute are the perfect meat-free alternative for your next family meal. They are flavored with garlic, butter, and fresh herbs making them super versatile for any dish! Top it on salad, or pasta, or pair it with your favorite sides!
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What You'll Need to For This Mushroom Meat Substitute Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Mushrooms (such as king oyster and Portabella)
- Olive oil and butter
- Garlic
- Fresh herbs, such as thyme or tarragon
- Soy sauce
Equipment:
- Cutting board
- Sharp chef's knife (I use one by Henckels)
- Cast iron skillet or saute pan
How to Make it:
This recipe is quick and easy! First, saute the mushroom steaks in olive oil for a few minutes each side. The goal is to get the mushrooms browning.
Next, you'll add the butter, garlic, soy sauce, and fresh herbs to cook for an additional minute. These ingredients will add flavor and juiciness to the mushrooms. The soy sauce adds an umami flavor but is completely optional. This recipe can be as flavorful with simple butter, garlic, and fresh herbs!
Variations:
This vegan meat recipe is dairy-free and suitable for those with dairy allergies.
To make this Vegetarian: use unsalted butter (containing dairy)
To make this gluten-free: use tamari that is labeled gluten-free for the soy sauce.
Fresh herbs to try: thyme, tarragon, parsley, oregano, chives
Mushroom Varieties: King Trumpet Oyster (or other oyster variety), Portabella, Shiitake, Matsutake
These mushrooms as a meat substitute are so versatile! Add them to your favorite dish, such as pasta or salad! This lion's mane mushroom recipe also works as a main and can be accompanied by a vegetable side or grain dish!
Mushroom Meat Recipe (Mushroom Substitute for Meat)
A mushroom meat recipe using meaty mushrooms! This vegan mushroom substitute for meat is the perfect versatile addition to any meal!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 lbs mushrooms such as King Oyster or Portabella, sliced ¼" pieces (see Notes 1)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted vegan butter (see Notes 2)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1-2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, optional, (see Notes 3)
salt and pepper, optional
Instructions
Heat olive oil to medium-high in a large saute pan or cast iron skillet. Cook the mushrooms until softened and browning, about 3-5 minutes per side. Add the garlic, vegan butter, fresh herbs, and soy sauce. Let cook for a minute and spoon the liquid over the mushrooms to coat. Turn off the heat and salt and pepper to taste.
Add the mushrooms to your main entree, such as a pasta or salad, or serve with your favorite side dishes!
Notes
- To make this recipe vegetarian, use regular butter if desired. If you have a dairy allergy, use vegan butter in this recipe.
- To make this recipe gluten-gree, use Tamari for the the soy sauce.
Anonymous
Easy, delicious, healthy…what more could I ask for! Thanks, Nancy
Katie Pfeffer MS, RD
Nancy, I am so happy to hear this! Enjoy!