Spicy Vegan Portobello Mushroom Jerky
Spicy Vegan Portobello Mushroom Jerky delivers chewy, meaty slices of mushroom infused with soy, chile paste, and a hint of sesame. The balanced heat and umami depth make it a satisfying plant-based snack or lunchbox addition, perfect for road trips, hikes, or game-day grazing. Serve it whenever you’re craving a bold, savory bite without the meat.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the mushroom slices into a resealable plastic bag. In a bowl, whisk the soy sauce, chili paste, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until fully combined. Pour the mixture over the mushrooms, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 8 hours.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Lay the mushroom slices on the baking sheet so they are not touching each other.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the mushroom slices with tongs and bake for 1 more hour.
- 5
Take the baking sheet out of the oven and let it cool completely before storing. If any larger slices are not dry after 2 hours, crack the oven door and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until dry.
- Calories 64.49 kcal Low Source
- Protein 7.09 g Moderate
- Carbs 7.12 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.94 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.37 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.52 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1938.76 mg High
- Fiber 1.95 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.08 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 10.05 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.39 mg Low Source
- Potassium 386.31 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame