Creamy Miso Mushrooms
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
213 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Creamy Miso Mushrooms
Description
This recipe starts by roasting a mix of mushrooms in a high-sided baking tray to ensure even cooking and prevent sauce spills. Separately, a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, miso paste, water, salt, and pepper is combined with sliced onions, then poured over the mushrooms. The tray returns to the oven to soften the onions and meld these savory flavors. The final step is stirring in cream to add softness and richness, warming it briefly before serving.
The mushrooms develop a tender but firm texture, enhanced by the salty, umami notes from the miso and soy. The cream rounds off the earthiness with a smooth finish. This dish pairs well with rice and steamed spinach, which balance the savory cream sauce and provide textural contrast. Using a high-sided tray concentrates the flavors without spilling, and even chopping helps the mushrooms cook uniformly.
Optional serving ideas include turmeric rice for color and flavor, or low-carb alternatives like zucchini noodles. The dish also works well as a main course alongside vegan mashed potatoes or roasted turnips for heartier meals.
Ingredients
- 14 oz mixed mushrooms cleaned and sliced into large chunks, small ones kept whole, 400 grams
- 2 onion sliced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons miso paste white or brown miso
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari sauce
- sea salt large pinch
- black pepper large pinch
- 2 tablespoons cream or vegan cream
TO SERVE:
- rice steamed spinach
- spinach steamed spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C
- Add the mushrooms to a large, high-sided baking tray and roast for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk the oil with the garlic, soy sauce, miso, water, salt and pepper, stirring to combine well, then mix in the onions.
- Pour the mixture over the mushrooms in the baking tray and gently stir to coat. Return the tray to the oven and cook for a further 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the mushrooms and onions are cooked and soft. Add the cream to the baking tray and stir. Place back in the oven for a minute to heat.
- Serve the creamy miso mushrooms with rice and steamed spinach.
Notes
- Chop mushrooms into similar-sized pieces to ensure even roasting.
- Use a high-sided baking tray to prevent sauce from spilling and to aid cooking.
- Add cream at the end to avoid separation during roasting.
- Serve with golden turmeric rice or low-carb vegetables like zucchini noodles for variety.
- Consider accompanying with vegan mashed potatoes or roasted turnips for a fuller meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 822mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 851mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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