Heart-Healthy Crispy Chilli Mushrooms

Get ready to indulge in the bold, zesty flavors of **Heart-Healthy Crispy Chilli Mushrooms**, a guilt-free twist on a restaurant-style favorite! This plant-based recipe transforms tender cremini mushrooms into golden, oven-baked bites of perfection—coated in a light whole wheat and cornstarch blend for a crispy texture without the need for deep-frying. Tossed in a tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce made with low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar, these mushrooms are the perfect balance of savory and satisfying. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no compromise on health, this dish is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a heart-smart, flavor-packed appetizer or snack. Topped with a sprinkle of crunchy sesame seeds and fresh spring onions, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Cremini mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 tablespoons Whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli flakes
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Spring onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth to remove any dirt. Trim the stems and slice them into thick pieces.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, cornstarch, black pepper, and half of the garlic powder.

Step 4

Toss the mushroom slices in the flour mixture until evenly coated.

Step 5

Spread the coated mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss again to ensure they are well coated in oil.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the mushrooms are golden and crispy.

Step 7

While the mushrooms are baking, prepare the chilli sauce by combining the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, remaining garlic powder, and red chilli flakes in a small saucepan.

Step 8

Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sauce starts to thicken slightly. Remove from heat.

Step 9

Once the mushrooms are crispy, transfer them to a large bowl and pour the chilli sauce over them. Toss to coat each piece evenly.

Step 10

Serve the crispy chilli mushrooms hot, garnished with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(658.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	677.9

Total Fat 35.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1037.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 27.7g
Protein 23.1g	0%

Vitamin D 35IU	0%
Calcium 122.2mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 2469.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.3%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 42.8%