Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Tasty Shiitake Mushroom Recipes That Are Perfect for Meatless Monday Add shiitake mushrooms to transform your pasta, stir fry, or pizza; or turn them into vegetarian-friendly bacon. By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand has more than 20 years of experience as a lifestyle writer and editor, writing thousands of articles on topics that help people live better and healthier lives for Real Simple, Parents, and dozens of other top publications. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 16, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email In This Article View All In This Article Pasta and Stir Fry Soup Pizza Sandwiches Photo: Caitlin Bensel Shiitake mushrooms are a mealtime MVP—with nutrients and a meaty texture that makes them the perfect meat substitute in many dishes. Whether you use fresh or dried shiitakes—one of these recipes is sure to make lunch or dinner more enjoyable. Pasta and Stir-Fry Wild Mushroom Spinach-Stuffed Shells: The ricotta, mushroom, and spinach stuffing is decadent in shells—and is equally tasty served wrapped in lasagna noodles. Get the recipe. Greg DuPree Tomato Mushroom Pasta: Add hearty shiitake mushrooms to this simmered tomato mushroom sauce. Get the recipe. Antonis Achilleos Tofu and Mushroom Larb: This plant-based variation of larb, a spicy Thai dish, features mushrooms and tofu in place of meat. Get the recipe. Caitlin Bensel Soup Creamy Mushroom Soup With Chives: Cremini and shiitake mushrooms add richness to this easy-to-make soup that comes together in less than an hour. Get the recipe. Jen Causey Mushroom Wonton Soup: DIY-ing your own vegetarian-friendly wontons is easier than you think—and this plant-based version of the classic Chinese soup is a perfect meal or appetizer. Get the recipe. Caitlin Bensel Mushroom Farro Soup: Use a mix of mushrooms (including shiitake) to add extra complexity to this tasty vegan soup. Get the recipe. Greg DuPree Pizza Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza: Tangy goat cheese is the perfect pairing for a tasty pizza—no tomato sauce required. Get the recipe. Johnny Miller Kale and Mushroom Skillet Pizza: Minimize dish duty with this tasty shiitake pizza—all its ingredients are cooked in succession in the same ovenproof skillet. Get the recipe. Christopher Testani Sandwiches Crispy Mushroom Reuben Sandwiches: Mushrooms are the perfect meat substitute—you won't miss the corned beef in this vegetarian-friendly Reuben. Get the recipe. Greg Dupree Vegetarian BLT with Shiitake Bacon: Shiitake mushrooms transform into shiitake bacon, the star of this veggie take on the classic BLT, providing a clever plant-based alternative to the meaty and greasy original. Get the recipe. Caitlin Bensel Mushroom Corn Tacos: Mushrooms and corn pair nicely in this flavorful shiitake main dish. Get the recipe. Greg DuPree Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit