Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for portobello mushrooms
Best swap for portobello mushrooms: Large cremini mushrooms, portobello is just a mature cremini; 1:1.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Portobello Mushrooms?
The best swap for Portobello Mushrooms is Large Cremini Mushrooms, portobello is just a mature cremini; 1:1. Another option is Shiitake Mushrooms, 1:1 by weight; smaller caps, chop for stuffed/sauteed dishes. The table below also lists Eggplant, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Large cremini mushrooms | portobello is just a mature cremini; 1:1 |
| Shiitake mushrooms | 1:1 by weight; smaller caps, chop for stuffed/sauteed dishes How to use it: Remove the tough stems; save them for flavoring if you like. |
| Eggplant | 1:1 for grilling/roasting as a meat-free slab; salt and drain first |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Utah State University Extension, Fruit and Vegetable Guide Series: Mushrooms (opens in a new tab)
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