We have something special for you: miso mushrooms! Meaty, earthy mushrooms are slathered in a umami-rich and flavorful miso butter and sautéed to savory perfection. The rich and complex umami of miso paste melds into the mushrooms, adding delicious depth. They're the perfect savory side dish, topping for noodles or salads, or as a veggie meal all on their own!
Ingredients
1tablespoonoil
2lbs.button or crimini mushrooms, see notes
3tablespoonssoftened butter, vegan butter, if needed
2tablespoonsmiso paste, gluten-free, if needed
2clovesgarlic, very finely minced
1teaspoonsesame oil
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are brown all over, about 15 minutes.
1 tablespoon oil, 2 lbs. button or crimini mushrooms
While the mushrooms are cooking, make the miso butter. Mix the softened butter with the miso paste and garlic cloves.
When the mushrooms are cooked, add the miso butter to the pan and cook the mushrooms for two minutes more. Drizzle the sesame oil over the mushrooms and serve right away.
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Notes
Simply wash the mushrooms and pop them into the pan. There's no need to trim the stems at all.This recipe has been tested with both brown and red miso and both work well.