Low-carb baked or air fryer portobello mushroom pizzas are packed with flavor, have endlessly adaptable toppings, and are ready in just 25 minutes! Enjoy these plant-based pizzas as an appetizer, side, or snack for a delicious, crowd-pleasing, gluten-free, grain-free, vegan pizza!
If you’re looking for a truly plant-based pizza, these low-carb portobello mushroom pizzas are ready to impress. With a portobello mushroom cap base, tomato-based sauce, and mixed vegetable topping, portobello pizzas are packed with plant-based goodness. They’re a great way to cater to your pizza cravings in a budget-friendly, low-carb, vegetarian, vegan way!
When it comes to individual-sized/mini pizzas, we’ve tried them all, bagel pizza, flatbread or pita pizza, etc. However, for those who want something with fewer carbs and calories, these veggie stuffed portobello mushrooms are perfect for enjoying all the flavor with your dietary needs in mind.
Swap out the toppings as you please and make them as baked portobello mushroom pizzas or air fryer portobello mushroom pizzas in 20-25 minutes. Either way, these are ready to impress friends and family as an appetizer, side, main, or within a party food spread!
Looking for more simple vegan pizza recipes? You may enjoy Mediterranean hummus pizza, Thai-style pizza, BBQ tofu pineapple pizza, or vegan calzones.
This portobello mushroom pizza recipe requires just a handful of ingredients.
Looking for more inspiration to make stuffed mushrooms? Why not try our sweet potato stuffed mushrooms, pumpkin seed pesto stuffed mushrooms, pesto pasta stuffed mushrooms, or a basic simple vegan stuffed mushroom recipe!
Like a dough-based pizza, mushroom cap pizza is super versatile with your favorite pizza toppings. The main rule is to avoid anything too ‘wet’ since the mushrooms themselves are already full of water.
Preparing these plant-based pizzas is pretty simple and requires just a handful of steps.
This is especially important so you don’t end up with mushroom cap pizzas that are soggy and yuck.
Allow them to rest for a couple of minutes to cool, and then serve and enjoy!
Most air fryer baskets can only fit around 4 medium portobello mushrooms at a time (or 2-3 larger ones), so you may need to cook them in batches.
Use a slightly damp paper towel or cloth to wipe away any dirt. Avoid washing them in water. Otherwise, they may absorb it and become soggy when cooked.
This really depends on what the toppings are. There are some that you could get away with just broiling at the end (like corn, pre-cooked vegan meats, etc.). Pick and choose your preference.
Absolutely! There’s no need to discard the stems/gills. Instead, you can either chop them up and add them to the cooked vegetable stuffing OR wash and chop them to use in other recipes. Once chopped, store the leftover mushroom bits in an airtight container in the fridge for an extra day or two.
There are a few tips. First, remove the gills and don’t wash the mushrooms when cleaning. Second, don’t overbake the mushrooms. The third is to place the mushrooms on a wire rack above the foil-lined tray. That way, any released liquid drops onto the tray below away from the mushrooms, keeping them from becoming too soggy.
Cut down on prep time by preparing any cooked veggie toppings a day in advance and cleaning/preparing the mushrooms. Then, when you’re ready, simply bake, assemble, and broil.
Once baked, these portobello pizzas are best enjoyed immediately for the best results. However, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Reheat them in the oven at 400F/200C until heated through.
You can enjoy these veggie stuffed portobello mushrooms as a party snack, appetizer, or side, meaning there are plenty of ways to enjoy them, including with:
You can also serve them with your protein of choice OR as part of a party appetizer spread alongside vegan buffalo cauliflower wings, onion rings, jalapeno poppers, nachos, etc. They'd also be great paired with these Vegan Sausage Rolls.
Photos by Alfonso Revilla
Michelle Cehn says
What a creative way to make plant pizza!
Andrea White says
Definitely a fun way to bring pizza to the table!
Amanda Meth says
Quick, easy, and so tasty!
Andrea White says
Yesss! So good!
Tina G says
These pizza mushrooms are definitely a crowd pleaser!
Andrea White says
Definitely! Always a hit!
Teodora Grujic says
Perfect for guests! Looks delicious!
Andrea White says
Yes! Everyone will love this one 🙂
Gina House says
Ooh, I love mini pizzas! I haven't made them in so long. Fun!
Andrea White says
Right?! So fun and delicious! Bagel bites!
Jay says
I have to try these out they look soo good!
Andrea White says
I'm always down for pizza and this was sooo good!
Bobbie says
These were so easy and flavorful! I drizzled them with pesto too!
Andrea White says
So glad you enjoyed it! I love a good mini pizza 🙂
Natalie Knezic says
What a fantastic idea. It looks delicious and so healthy. I can't wait to make this portobello pizzas. Thanks!
Andrea White says
Let us know what you think 🙂
Andrea White says
Love these!! So easy and delicious!
Jacqui says
This recipe is fantastic! 11/10 recommend
Andrea White says
Amazing! I love these mushroom pizzas too!
Nancy Wu says
great idea for pizza night!
Andrea White says
Definitely a winner for pizza night!