Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms Delight (Printable Version)

Baked mushroom caps stuffed with savory vegan cheese, garlic, and herbs for a warm, satisfying treat.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Mushrooms

01 - 15 medium to large white or cremini button mushrooms

→ Filling

02 - ½ cup shredded vegan cheese (e.g. Chao Original)
03 - ⅓ cup gluten-free Italian breadcrumbs
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley
06 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus extra for sprinkling on mushroom caps
07 - Black pepper, to taste
08 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Wipe mushrooms with a damp towel to remove dirt. Carefully remove stems by running the handle of a spoon around the inside of each cap and prying them out.
03 - Rub mushroom caps with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, place them on the baking sheet, and lightly sprinkle with sea salt.
04 - In a bowl, combine shredded vegan cheese, gluten-free Italian breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, black pepper, and remaining 1½ tablespoons olive oil. Mix thoroughly. Note: If using finer or wheat-based breadcrumbs, add more olive oil to adjust moisture.
05 - Spoon approximately 2 teaspoons of the filling into each mushroom cap, mounding slightly.
06 - Bake mushrooms for 20 to 22 minutes until filling is hot and breadcrumbs turn golden brown.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For easier melting of vegan cheese, cut long shreds into smaller pieces using a knife before mixing.
02 - Using gluten-free Italian breadcrumbs helps maintain the recipe’s gluten-free status.