These vegan stuffed mushrooms are tiny flavor bombs—crispy, nutty, garlicky, and packed with all the good stuff. They look fancy, but the truth? They come together ridiculously fast, which means you can impress your friends (or just yourself) with minimal effort. Make them for a party, a cozy night in, or honestly—just eat them straight from the baking sheet.
3cupscrimini mushroomsthinly sliced (slice and use stems in the recipe as well)
2tablespoonsfresh thymeminced
1tablespoonminced garlic
½cupwalnutstoasted
2tablespoonsnutritional yeast
1tablespoonyellow miso
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake mushroom caps (de-stemmed) for 8 -10 minutes.
In a sauté pan, heat oil on medium heat. Add mushrooms and stems and cook until tender, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside, let cool.
Place mushrooms and remaining ingredients, except the caps, in a food processor and blend until evenly incorporated. Occasionally scrape sides while continuing to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Stuff the baked mushroom caps with the mushroom walnut pâté and serve!
Notes
Leftovers? Lucky you! If you somehow don’t eat them all in one sitting, store leftover vegan stuffed mushrooms with walnuts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating Tips: For the best texture, warm them in the oven or toaster oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes. Microwaving works in a pinch, but it may make them a little soft or dry.
Make-Ahead Option: You can prep the filling a day in advance and store it in the fridge. When ready to serve, just stuff and bake! We don’t recommend stuffing the mushrooms ahead of time, as they may release too much moisture.
Extra Filling? No Problem. If you have leftover stuffing, spread it on crostini, crackers, cucumber slices, or even inside a sandwich for a quick snack.
Mushroom Size Matters: If using larger mushrooms, you may need to bake them a few minutes longer. If using smaller mushrooms, check them early to avoid overcooking.