Keto Vegan Thanksgiving Tapenade Stuffed Mushrooms

If you're looking for Keto thanksgiving recipes to impress your guests, these tapenade bites are the ultimate finger food to serve at parties and gatherings. The stuffed mushroom bites are savory, tangy, and addictive. They are made by baking chestnut mushrooms until golden, then filling them with chunky vegan tapenade. This recipe yields 10-20 mushroom bites depending on their size, making them an excellent option for a large group of people.

What is tapenade?

Tapenade is an olive-based spread or sauce that can be served with pork chops, chicken dishes, steak cuts, and seafood. Some cultures have adopted the French way of eating tapenade as a spread for bread. The main ingredient in a tapenade is olive; other components include sundried tomatoes, anchovies, walnuts, anchovies, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and seasoning. This vegan version of the spread pairs perfectly with oven-roasted mushrooms, becoming a delicious addition to any Keto thanksgiving menu.

What other mushrooms can you use?

Chestnut mushrooms are perfect for this recipe because of their concave form and intense flavor. If you don't have access to them, you can use portabello mushrooms, which share the same properties as chestnut mushrooms. Button mushrooms have the same shape but aren't as flavorful. You can use them if you want a more subtle mushroom flavor.

Can you prepare this Keto snack ahead of time?

You can bake the mushrooms, prepare the tapenade one day in advance, and store them in the fridge. Stuff the mushroom caps with tapenade right before serving.

How can you customize the tapenade?

This chunky spread is prepared using whole plant-based ingredients, but the flavor is bold and punchy. You can adjust this tapenade by adding sundried tomatoes, walnuts, parmesan cheese, or anchovies for a non-plant-based alternative.

When to serve these Keto stuffed mushrooms?

This recipe can be prepared for various occasions, from a weekday snack to a holiday dinner appetizer.