From grilled portobello to sweet shiitake, mushrooms have earned their place as the most respected fungus among us. It’s difficult to pinpoint when humans first began dining on mushrooms. Evidence suggests humans have been enjoying tasty toadstools since the stone age. We’re certainly showing no signs of slowing down. Not only to mushrooms provide a delicious treat they have nutritional benefits as well. Even more fascinating, mushrooms may well be instrumental in saving the honeybee population, so if you’ve got a hankering for the quirkily-shaped ingredient, we want to help you go full speed ahead.

In the spirit of mushroom mealtime, we’ve put together this list of 15 of the tastiest mushroom recipes we could find, courtesy of the Food Monster App.

Merry Mushrooming!

1. Beer Butter Mushrooms 

We start our food journey with Dana Sandonato‘s Beer Butter Mushrooms. Beer and mushrooms are an inspirational combination and these beer “butter” mushrooms are the perfect building block for pretty much anything else you want to do in the kitchen. These mushrooms are textured exceptionally and walk the line between buttery and salty perfection.

2. Creamy Mushroom Penne with Thyme Crusted Tofu

Creamy sauce with a nice crisp coating on the tofu, combined with the amazing flavors of sage and mushroom: this Creamy Mushroom Penne with Thyme Crusted Tofu by Jenny Marie is a dream come true!

3. Raw Mushroom Soup With Turmeric Rice 

This Raw Mushroom Soup With Turmeric Rice by Marta Ansaldo and Mimma Sangiorgio is so unique; you have to try it!  Serve each bowl alongside brown rice cooked with a pinch of turmeric to make it more nutritious and hearty.

4. Magiritsa: Greek Mushroom Soup For Easter 

This Magiritsa: Greek Mushroom Soup For Easter by Lenia Patsi is NOT just for Easter!  Traditionally, it is made with lamb, greens, fresh herbs, and finished off with a lemon egg sauce, but this version uses mushrooms in place of meat and cornflour to create the texture added by egg.

5. Masala Mushroom Bhuna: Indian Spicy Sauteed Mushrooms 

This recipe by Rinku Bhattacharya for Masala Mushroom Bhuna: Indian Spicy Sauteed Mushrooms is easy to make, it won’t take you more than 15 minutes! The best thing though, it tastes like it’s been simmering for hours – so you’re definitely in for a treat with this dish. The result is a tender sauce which is perfect next to rice or flatbread!

6. Sauteed Mushroom Farro

This is such a hearty side to any dish, and it’s also easy to make! Sauteed mushrooms, nutty farro, and fragrant thyme are mixed together to make this Sauteed Mushroom Farro by Maggie Jones perfect for a chilly day when you need something comforting!

7. Sautéed Mushroom and Spinach One-Pot Pasta 

Cooking everything in one pot? Yes, totally! In Maggie Jones‘s Sautéed Mushroom and Spinach One-Pot Pasta, the pasta, sauce, and all other ingredients are cooked together in one pot to make the flavors more vibrant! This dish has mushrooms and spinach in a creamy, delicious sauce!

8. Savory Spinach Crepes with Sautéed Mushrooms 

These Savory Spinach Crepes with Sautéed Mushrooms by Rebecca Fallihee are perfect when you are craving a savory yet light lunch! They’re inspired by French crepes with exciting ingredients that will impress your guests!

9. Herbed Celeriac Purée With Sautéed Chanterelle Mushrooms 

Did you know that celeriac is the perfect substitute for mashed potatoes? When it’s puréed, the texture is creamy and less starchy than the regular mashed potatoes. In Emma D’Alessandro‘s Herbed Celeriac Purée With Sautéed Chanterelle Mushrooms recipe, the mushrooms are sautéed, and adds a meaty texture and a lot of flavors!

10. 15-Minute Garlicky Pepper Mushroom Stir-Fry

Yep, that’s right – you only need 15 minutes to make Jyothi Rajesh‘s 15-Minute Garlicky Pepper Mushroom Stir-Fry! This dish is the perfect example that you don’t need a lot of ingredients to make an incredible tasting dish! It is delicious in itself, but you can also serve it over a bed of your favorite greens!

11. Hot and Sour Mushroom Soup With Bok Choy

Just look at how meaty this Hot and Sour Mushroom Soup With Bok Choy by Raymund Macaalay is! The soup uses several different types of mushrooms to give the broth an earthy depth of flavor and the bok choy provides a nice crunch to every bite.

12. Cream of Mushroom Soup 

Alexandra V Jones‘s Cream of Mushroom Soup is so creamy and delicious!  This easy soup will have even the most plant-based skeptic asking for seconds, and you know what? You can have seconds of this soup and not have to worry about your waistline.

13. Black Bean Mushroom Soup 

This Black Bean Mushroom Soup by Clémence Moulaert is packed with protein! This fresh soup is a real winner and by throwing some black beans in there for added protein and texture takes it to the next level.

14. Asian Mushrooms and Vegetables Stir-Fry Noodles 

This recipe has delicious mushrooms stir-fried with some choy sum and capsicums, and then mixed with gluten-free Pad Thai noodles. These Asian Mushrooms and Vegetables Stir-Fry Noodles by Daphne Goh are wonderfully flavorful, and the mix of mushrooms gives the dish a little extra oomph!

15. Broccolini and Shiitake Stir-Fry 

This dish is filled with shiitake mushrooms tossed in a sesame chili soy sauce, and it’s perfect to pair with some rice, noodles, or greens! All the mushrooms and the sauce makes Jessica Gavin‘s Broccolini and Shiitake Stir-Fry pop with flavors!

Still in the mood for mushrooms? So are we! All of these recipes come from our Food Monster App, and you can get all of these and a ton of other comforting recipes for the weeknight!

Lead Image: Beer Butter Mushrooms.