Meaty, earthy mushrooms are sautéd until golden, then coated in garlicky miso butter for the ultimate umami flavor. A drizzle of sesame oil makes this mushroom side dish unforgettable.
If you’re craving a mushroom side dish that’s packed with big flavor, these miso mushrooms are the way to go. I sauté whole mushrooms until golden, then coat them in a rich garlic miso butter that clings to every bite. The miso brings out a deep umami flavor that makes them taste like something you’d order at a restaurant, but they come together quickly right on your stovetop.
A final drizzle of sesame oil takes them over the top with a nutty finish that balances the savory richness. They taste amazing next to my coffee-rubbed steak or my slow-baked Asian salmon . This mushroom side dish is a showstopper that turns a simple meal into something truly memorable.
Ingredients notes
You only need a handful of ingredients to make this drool-worthy dish! Miso is such a distinct and flavorful ingredient that it adds loads of flavor without needing to use half your pantry, and you won’t need to add salt! Gather these items:
- Mushrooms : Button or cremini mushrooms work great in this recipe.
- Miso paste: Opt for a darker miso, either brown or red, as the flavor is richer.
- Other ingredients: Oil, butter, garlic cloves, and sesame oil.
Variation: miso mushroom pasta
Miso with mushrooms works with other recipes, too! If you’d like to bulk out your miso mushroom dish to make a delicious pasta, it’s as simple as adding some pasta and more liquid! It makes a delicious vegetarian dinner.
- Boil your favorite pasta noodles
- Cook the miso mushrooms as per the recipe. As you’re finishing them, add reserved pasta water, or a little milk or cream if you like a creamier finish, and let it reduce slightly.
- Add the cooked noodles, a spoon of yogurt, fresh minced parsley, a crack of black pepper, grated parmesan, tossing to coat. You can also swap out the parsley for seaweed flakes.
What to serve with miso mushrooms
There are a few ways to enjoy miso butter mushrooms: as a side dish, on top of something as part of a meal, or as the main star of the show!
- Side dish : Miso mushrooms work as a side dish beside heartier proteins, or with Asian-inspired mains. Serve beside bourbon steak , next to honey lemon chicken , or with teriyaki salmon .
- In a recipe: Add them to an Asian noodle salad , stir them through a risotto , in a salad, in breakfast tacos , in wraps, or as a pizza topping.
- Star of the show: Eat them straight from the pan, on a bed of fluffy basmati rice or cauliflower rice to soak up the flavorful sauce! Add some sliced green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. You can also pop them atop rice noodles, or enjoy on toast. If you want to add greens to the plate, whip up some sauteed bok choy while your pan is hot!
Miso Mushrooms Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ 1 tablespoon oil
- ▢ 2 lbs. button or crimini mushrooms (see notes)
- ▢ 3 tablespoons softened butter (vegan butter, if needed)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons miso paste (gluten-free, if needed)
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic (very finely minced)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon sesame 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. 3 tablespoons softened butter, 2 tablespoons miso paste, 2 cloves garlic
- 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
Nutrition
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Where do I find miso paste?
Miso paste is found in the Asian cuisine aisle of your supermarket. Some brands of miso paste are shelf-stable and can be found near the soy sauce or fish sauce. However, if you’re unsure, check with the staff, as some brands need to be refrigerated. You’ll also find it at Asian supermarkets or online .
How do I store leftover miso mushrooms?
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. We do not recommend freezing this recipe as the texture can change after thawed.
Can I use other types of mushrooms?
Sure! Button and cremini work well as they are readily available and have a good, meaty texture. If you’d like to use other varieties, the flavors will work just as well. Try shiitake mushrooms, chestnut mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, or portobello mushrooms.
More mushroom recipes
For more inspiration, check out all of my side dish recipes !
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Miso Mushrooms Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 lbs. button or crimini mushrooms , see notes
- 3 tablespoons softened butter , vegan butter, if needed
- 2 tablespoons miso paste , gluten-free, if needed
- 2 cloves garlic , very finely minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame 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. 3 tablespoons softened butter, 2 tablespoons miso paste, 2 cloves garlic
- 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
https://www.theendlessmeal.com/sesame-garlic-miso-butter-mushrooms/
