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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Vegan Portobello Mushroom Jerky, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 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 62.97 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 5.31 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 9.12 g 3%
- Total Fat 2.02 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.38 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.52 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 1672.82 mg High 73%
- Dietary Fiber 2.05 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 9.86 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 393.72 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Spicy Vegan Portobello Mushroom Jerky is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Paste, Portobello Mushrooms, Rice Vinegar, and Sesame Oil. Each serving provides about 62.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Vegan Portobello Mushroom Jerky made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Paste, Portobello Mushrooms, Rice Vinegar, Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Vegan Portobello Mushroom Jerky?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 62.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Vegan Portobello Mushroom Jerky easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spicy Vegan Portobello Mushroom Jerky healthy?
- Spicy Vegan Portobello Mushroom Jerky has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 62.97 calories and 5.31 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1672.82 mg (73% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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