Eating healthy doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create delicious, nutritious meals that are as satisfying as your favourite comfort foods—without all the extra prep. These Portobello Mushroom Pizza Recipes are the perfect example: easy to make, full of flavour, and packed with wholesome goodness. AND they help tick off eating 30 plants per week – see what we’re talking about here.
Portobello Mushroom Pizza Recipe: A Healthy Twist on a Family Favourite
Mushrooms, particularly portobellos, are a fantastic addition to any meal. They’re not just delicious but also packed with nutrients. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals like vitamin D, B vitamins, and potassium, mushrooms support immune function, bone health, and energy levels – learn more about their benefits here. They’re also a great source of fibre, making them the perfect base for a healthy pizza alternative. Whether you’re looking for a lighter meal or trying to add more plant-based foods to your diet, this mushroom pizza recipe will give you all the comfort of a classic pizza, with a nutritious twist!
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 8 large portobello mushrooms (stems removed, cleaned, and gills scraped out)
- Ghee or butter for brushing on the pizza
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup crumbled goats feta
- ½ cup homemade pesto
- 4 crushed garlic cloves
- Toppings:
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Sliced red onion
- Fresh spinach
- Sliced olives
- Roasted red peppers or artichokes (for a Mediterranean twist)
- Fresh or dried oregano, for seasoning
Instructions:
- Prepare the Mushrooms:
- Preheat your oven to 190°C
- Gently wipe the mushrooms with a damp cloth or paper towel to clean them.
- Remove the stems and scrape out the gills with a spoon to create a hollow space for the toppings.
- Lightly brush the mushroom caps with ghee or butter and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pre-cook the Mushrooms:
- Place the mushroom caps (top side down) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast the mushrooms in the oven for 10–12 minutes, until they’ve released some of their moisture and have softened. This will help prevent the mushrooms from getting soggy when you add the sauce and toppings.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- After roasting, remove the mushrooms from the oven and drain any excess liquid that may have collected in the caps.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of pesto onto each mushroom, spreading it evenly.
- Spread the crushed garlic on top
- Sprinkle a little salt, pepper, and dried oregano on top of the sauce for extra flavor.
- Add a generous amount of crumbed feta
- Top with your choice of toppings (spinach, peppers, red onion or olives). Be creative—anything you love on a pizza works here!
- Bake the Pizzas:
- Return the assembled mushroom pizzas to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the mushrooms are tender.
- Garnish & Serve:
- Once the pizzas are done, remove them from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and flavor.
- Drizzle with a little extra olive oil
Want to add protein to your mushroom pizza recipe? Try turning these pizza mushrooms into burger patties and add your favourite protein source pattie or if you want a quick option add an egg to the mushroom pizza.
Team it with Avocado Pesto: A Nutrient-Packed, Taste sensation
This Avocado Pesto is not just a treat for your taste buds, it’s also packed with the good stuff your body craves. With creamy avocado and a vibrant, nutrient-rich pesto dressing, it’s the perfect balance of flavour and nourishment. But what really makes this stand out is its healthy fat content.
Avocados are one of nature’s best sources of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which not only help keep you feeling full and satisfied but also play a crucial role in hormone production and balance. Healthy fats support the health of your cell membranes, enhance the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and are essential for maintaining stable energy levels throughout the day. These fats also help regulate the production of hormones like estrogen and testosterone, which are key for everything from mood and metabolism to reproductive health.
This pesto is the perfect way to fuel your body with lasting energy, nourish your hormones, and enjoy a meal that’s as satisfying as it is delicious (also used in our Mediterranean Inspired Salad). Plus, it’s easy to make and customisable with your favourite ingredients—making it an ideal addition to your weekly meal rotation to create an extra zing to any meal (and of course goes great with our mushroom pizza recipe).
Creamy Avocado Pesto Dressing
This tastes delicious on the mushroom pizza bases, but can also be the perfect dressing on any summer salad.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (packed)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice for a twist)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp water (or more, to thin out)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add water to reach your preferred dressing consistency (you may need a little more water depending on the avocado’s size and how creamy you want it).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
There are many more scrummy recipes like this on the blog that not only taste great, they are GOOD for you too – go check them out. It’s also just ONE of the conversations we like to have over on Shelley Says So, where as a community we’re hacking our way to living better without making it boring.