Easy Vegan Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

5 from 2 votes

Easy vegan stuffed portobello mushrooms with zesty hummus and crispy chickpeas make a quick and tasty main dish with minimal prep.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 274kcal

2 large portobello mushrooms stems removed, and gills cleaned
1 ½ cups chickpeas 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
2 teaspoons sumac
2 teaspoons dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sesame seeds use 1 teaspoon for the filling and 1 tsp. to sprinkle on top

Preheat the oven to 425 F (220 C) and place the rack in the middle.
Wipe the portobellos with a damp paper towel if they need to be cleaned. Gently remove the mushroom stems and use a spoon to scoop out the gills on the underside of the mushroom.
In a small bowl, mash half (¾ cup) of the chickpeas with a fork or a potato masher.
Mix in the lemon juice and tahini and stir until it smooths out.
Add the garlic, sumac, thyme, salt, and 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds.
Stuff each mushroom with the chickpea mixture. Use the back of a spoon to create a small cavern in the filling so the whole chickpeas don't fall off.
Top each mushroom with the remaining chickpeas, and sprinkle with the rest of the sesame seeds.
Place the mushrooms in a shallow baking dish or on a baking tray.
Bake for 20 – 30 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender when pierced with a fork.

Store leftover portobello mushrooms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 day. You can also prep the mushrooms and make the filling early (a day ahead) for a quick weeknight dinner.
Substitute 2 teaspoons of Za'atar spice blend for the sumac, sesame seeds, and thyme if desired. If you do not have sumac, use 1 teaspoon of finely grated lemon zest.
Use button mushrooms or baby bella mushrooms for a delicious appetizer.
Use 1-2 tablespoons of aquafaba (the juice from a can of chickpeas) as an alternative to tahini.