🍄 Vegan Garlic Butter Mushrooms – The Perfect Savory Side Dish
These Vegan Garlic Butter Mushrooms are rich, meaty, and bursting with umami flavor — the kind of dish that steals the spotlight at any meal. Whether you’re serving them as a side, topping them on toast, or tossing them into pasta, these golden-brown beauties are guaranteed to impress.
🌿 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Completely vegan – made with plant-based butter and no animal products.
- Full of flavor – a savory mix of garlic, herbs, and caramelized mushrooms.
- Quick and easy – ready in less than 20 minutes.
- Perfect texture – juicy mushrooms with a buttery glaze and crisp edges.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500g (about 1 lb) whole mushrooms (button, cremini, or baby bella)
- 3 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for a deeper umami flavor)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for a hint of tang)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for a spicy touch)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms gently with a damp cloth — avoid soaking them.
- Heat the vegan butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Stir well and cook another 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately — warm and glossy!
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- As a topping for vegan mashed potatoes or rice
- Alongside roasted vegetables or a grain bowl
- Over crusty bread for an easy appetizer
- Mixed into pasta or risotto for a hearty main
These Vegan Garlic Butter Mushrooms are proof that simple ingredients can create restaurant-quality flavor. They’re earthy, garlicky, and perfectly caramelized — a must-try dish for mushroom lovers and skeptics alike!
