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Avocado-Miso-Mushroom Bowl

This vibrant avocado and miso mushroom bowl is a wonderful example of how simple, plant-based ingredients can create a deeply satisfying meal. The combination of earthy sautéed mushrooms and a creamy, umami-rich miso and tahini dressing provides a sophisticated flavour profile that elevates humble grains into something special. With plenty of fresh greens and buttery avocado, it is a colourful dish that feels both indulgent and nourishing.

As a versatile vegan main, this recipe works beautifully with whatever sturdy grains you have in the larder, from nutty brown rice to chewy freekeh or quinoa. It is an ideal choice for a healthy midweek supper or a meal-prep lunch that travels well. The addition of gomashio provides a final salty crunch, bringing a professional finish to this wholesome homemade bowl.

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Ingredients for Avocado-Miso-Mushroom Bowl

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil or extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1450ml thinly sliced mixed mushrooms: shiitake, maitake, buna-shimeji, or your fave mushrooms

  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon mirin

  • 950ml cooked grains: your choice of brown rice, freekeh, farro, or quinoa

  • 4 cups packed fresh greens, such as rocket or finely chopped kale leaves (reserve 3 cups for the salad, 1 cup for topping)

  • 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced

  • 2 teaspoons crushed gomashio, for topping

  • 2 tablespoons organic miso paste

  • 45ml tahini paste

  • 60ml plus 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

In a large sauté pan, warm the sesame oil or extra-virgin olive oil over medi­um heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until lightly golden, 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the tamari and sauté for 2 minutes more. Deglaze the pan with the mirin to release the bits from the bottom of the pan. Turn off heat.

In a large bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing. Using a spatula, stir in the grains and fully coat. Add the mushrooms and 3 cups of the greens, and gently fold to coat well with the dressing. Top with the avocado, reserved greens, and gomashio.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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