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Mushrooms instead of meat: a quick guide

Why mushrooms are the easiest first swap in a lot of dishes.

Mushrooms sear, release juice, and soak up the sauce — which is why they work so well where meat used to go.

In tinga, in tacos, in stew: chop them evenly, sear without crowding the pan, and season them like you’d season meat.

The easiest swap

Start by replacing half the meat with mushrooms. Almost nobody notices, and the flavor’s still there.

This content is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult your health professional.

This content is educational and not a substitute for medical advice. Consult your health professional.