Portobello Bacon Recipes

PORTOBELLO BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack and spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix together the brown sugar, granulated garlic, paprika and salt on a plate to combine.
• Combine the olive oil, soy sauce and rice vinegar in a medium bowl. Add the mushrooms and toss to coat.
• Press both sides of each mushroom slice in the spice mixture, then place on the wire rack on the baking sheet. Bake until dried, crispy and deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

PORTOBELLO BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the Liquid Smoke, soy sauce, smoked paprika, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt and pepper.Add the mushrooms and toss gently until all are evenly coated. Marinate for 15 minutes.
• Pour the mushrooms onto the baking sheet and separate so none are touching. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping after 15, until crispy.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICHES WITH ARUGULA AND BACON

Steps:

• Start a charcoal grill. Lightly brush the bread slices with 1 teaspoon of garlic or olive oil and brush the mushrooms with the rest. Grill the bread until toasted, about 1 minute per side. Grill the mushrooms until tender, about 4 minutes per side. Let cool. Slice into 1-inch-thick strips.
• In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the arugula and toss to coat. Divide half the arugula on half the bread. Top each with 1 slice of bacon, the remaining arugula and the remaining bread. Serve immediately.

BACON AND CHEESE STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Wash the portobellos then scrape out the gills and remove the stems.
• Place them cap down in a pan then drizzle 2 tbsp of olive oil over them.
• Roast in the oven for 12 minutes.
• While they are roasting, in a skillet over medium heat add a tbsp of olive oil.
• Chop the onions up and put them to the skillet. Cook until they start to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add the bacon and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese.
• Take the mushrooms out of the oven salt and pepper them, then turn them over and salt and pepper them again.
• Spread the mixture onto the mushrooms.
• Distribute the Parmesan cheese over each mushroom.
• Distribute the Mozzarella Cheese on each mushroom.
• Place back into the oven for 5 minutes.
• Take out and enjoy!

CRISPY PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM "BACON"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set an oven-safe baking/cooling rack on top for crispiness (if you don't have a cooling / baking rack, just omit - it helps the "bacon" get crispier but isn't necessary).
• Prepare marinade by adding avocado oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, paprika, salt, liquid smoke, miso paste, and black pepper to a medium mixing bowl and whisking to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more liquid smoke or paprika for smokiness, pepper for spice, vinegar for acidity, maple syrup for sweetness, or salt to taste.
• Once the marinade is seasoned to your liking, add the sliced mushrooms to the bowl and gently toss / stir to coat. I prefer using my hands to toss the mushrooms in order to handle them more carefully and coat them more thoroughly.
• Lay mushrooms on the oven-safe baking/cooling rack set over the parchment-lined baking sheet (or just directly on the parchment paper) and spread into an even layer, making sure the mushrooms are touching as little as possible.
• Bake for 15-25 minutes in the top third of the oven, or until darker golden brown in color and fragrant. How long you bake the mushrooms depends on how crispy you like your mushroom "bacon." Check at the 15-minute mark and every 5 minutes thereafter to check for doneness.
• Remove from oven, peel off of cooling rack, and enjoy immediately with your favorite breakfast items, such as roasted sweet potatoes or in a scramble. Would also be delicious in vegan/vegetarian BLT sandwiches, wraps, or salads!
• Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm. Not freezer friendly.

PORTOBELLO BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 degrees Celsius) and line a baking tray with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• Now prepare your mushrooms. Clean them off with a kitchen towel (or paper towel). Wipe all dirt off. I like to give mine a wash too, but I know people swear by not washing them. I'll leave it up to you. Gently dry off the mushrooms. Use a paring knife to gently slice off the stems. Save them--they're great in stir fries or you can toss it in a container in the freezer to make veggie scrap broth. Slice the mushrooms in quarter inch thick slices. Don't worry if some break. Include them anyway! I call them "snacking casualties." Hah.
• Next, mix the rest of the ingredients in a bowl or measuring cup (a family habit I just can't break). Add the mushrooms to a large bowl and toss with the marinade. I like to use my hands because it helps me not break the delicate mushrooms.
• This part is optional--I like to let the mushrooms sit in the marinade for about 10 minutes because I feel it helps them soak up more of the flavors. But if you're in a rush, go ahead and skip to the baking part. If you are soaking for 10 minutes, give them a toss halfway through so that they're all equally soaking in the marinade.
• Add your soaked mushroom bacon to a lined baking tray and place on the top rack of your oven. Bake for 20-26 minutes, or until done to your liking.
• Eat it all right off the tray like we did--I mean, add to sandwiches, breakfast burritos, salads, pastas, and more. We loved this portobello bacon in a vegan carbonara we made.
• I do think this portobello bacon is best when freshly made but I'm trying to understand that some folks may have leftovers (but HOW?!?!) Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. When reheating, heat in a frying pan with a little oil or broth, preferably as it will help revive the texture.

PAN SEARED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Place a large saute pan over medium high and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the portobello mushrooms to the rendered bacon fat and season them with salt and pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, and once golden brown, flip. Season again with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove the mushrooms from the pan to a platter.
• Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
• Add the butter and then toss back in the bacon and then sprinkle the flour over the onion bacon mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the flour begins to look sandy.
• Slowly pour in the chicken stock and scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Once the gravy starts to thicken and simmer, pour in the milk.
• Add the blue cheese and cook until the gravy coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Add the parsley, spoon the gravy on top of the mushrooms and serve.