15-Minute Balsamic Glazed Mushrooms with Almond Butter

Feb 18, 2020 (Last updated Apr 28, 2026) by Hannah Sunderani

Hey guys! Today I’m sharing a very quick and easy recipe for how to make the most gourmet balsamic glazed mushrooms with almond butter! These mushrooms are umami flavoured, creamy and tangy. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free. It makes for a great side dish, or topping for avocado toast and comforting dishes like baked potatoes and risotto.

We are big mushroom lovers in our house and I use them a lot in my vegan recipes to give a meaty bite to dishes. I love to experiment different ways to glaze and enhance their flavour to get the most out of my plant-based dished.

This recipe has become a weekly staple because it takes just 15 minutes to make with just 3 staple ingredients: cremini mushrooms, balsamic vinegar, and almond butter.

And since I’ve recipe tested these mushrooms numerous times; I’ve got a few tricks to perfecting this recipe (taste and texture), which I will share below.

So, let’s get into how to make these decadent balsamic mushrooms.

The ingredients:

As I mentioned, the ingredients for this recipe are simple and straight forward. You will need:

• Cremini Mushrooms – I often have cremini mushrooms on my grocery shopping list, which is why I’ve used them for this recipe. I’ve recipe tested this with white button mushrooms and chanterelle and it’s equally as delicious
• Almond Butter – A surprising get very important ingredient to this recipe! This simple pantry ingredient gives delicious creamy flavour to the mushroom glaze.
• Balsamic Vinegar – A classic balsamic vinegar or aged balsamic vinegar does the trick in this recipe. Do not used glazed balsamic as it’s very thick and sweet, and you wont get the right flavour or consistency.

Tips for this making Balsamic Mushrooms

Certainly, making these simple balsamic mushrooms is easy peasy. Simply sauté the mushrooms in a skillet until golden brown. It should take no longer than 20 minutes.

However, there are a few tips to getting perfect texture and taste.

So, let’s start with texture: Firstly, I like to start by sautéing the mushrooms on medium-low heat. This will stop them from burning, and allow the natural waters to release. In fact, mushrooms hold high water content.

Then, after about 10 minutes, I add my seasoning (almond butter, balsamic, and thyme) and turn the pan up to high temperature. Next, I sauté and stir often to evaporate the liquid for a thick and rich sauce, and golden brown mushrooms.

Secondly, let’s talk taste: My trick to getting creamy mushrooms is a bit of nut butter. I really like to use almond butter for these balsamic mushrooms, and tahini is also delicious. A little almond butter makes for a deliciously creamy mushroom recipe. Plus, it cuts the acidity of balsamic for a more tangy taste. Certainly, it’s a gorgeous pairing that I highly recommend trying.

I hope you love this mushroom recipe as much as I do! If you do make this recipe, please let me know in the comments below what you think and check out The Two Spoons App for more wholesome vegan recipes like this! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have. 

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