The Best Easy Vegetarian Moo Shu (Mushroom Wraps!)

Are you craving the savory, sweet, and completely irresistible flavors of your favorite restaurant-style Moo Shu Pork, but looking for a quick, easy, and incredibly healthy vegetarian version you can make at home? This amazing, from-scratch-tasting Moo Shu Mushroom stir-fry is your new go-to! Tender, earthy mushrooms and a crisp-tender medley of fresh vegetables are tossed in a savory sauce, spread with sweet and sticky hoisin, and wrapped in a warm, soft tortilla.

This isn’t just a recipe; it’s your guide to the ultimate “takeout fake-out.” We’ll show you how to use a few smart, convenient shortcuts—like a bag of broccoli coleslaw mix—to create a stunning, flavorful, and complete meal in about 20 minutes. This is a fun, interactive, and stunningly delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight.

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Recipe Overview: The Ultimate Takeout Fake-out

What makes this Vegetarian Moo Shu so spectacularly delicious is its brilliant combination of classic Chinese-American flavors and a few clever, time-saving shortcuts. Traditionally, Moo Shu is a stir-fried dish of thinly sliced pork, scrambled egg, and vegetables like cabbage and wood ear mushrooms, served with thin Mandarin pancakes. This amazing vegetarian version uses hearty, “meaty” mushrooms in place of the pork, and a bag of broccoli coleslaw mix as a fantastic shortcut for all the vegetable prep. The signature, can’t-miss flavor comes from a generous smear of sweet and savory hoisin sauce inside a warm flour tortilla.

Metric	Time / Level
Total Time	20 minutes
Active Prep Time	15 minutes
Difficulty Level	Easy
Servings	4-5

The Essential Ingredients for This Quick Stir-Fry

This recipe uses a handful of fresh ingredients and smart shortcuts to create its signature authentic flavor.

• The “Moo Shu” Vegetables (The Shortcut is Key!):
  • Broccoli Coleslaw Mix: This is a brilliant time-saving hack! A 12-ounce bag of pre-shredded broccoli coleslaw mix (which typically includes shredded broccoli stems, cabbage, and carrots) provides the perfect, crunchy texture of traditional Moo Shu with zero chopping or prep work required.
  • Fresh Mushrooms: A pound of fresh mushrooms provides a wonderful, savory, earthy, and “meaty” base for our vegetarian filling. Classic cremini (baby bella) or white button mushrooms are perfect.
• The Sauces (Hoisin is King!):
  • Hoisin Sauce: This is the absolute, non-negotiable, signature flavor of any Moo Shu dish. Hoisin is a thick, fragrant, and pungent Chinese condiment that is similar to an American barbecue sauce. It has a wonderful, complex flavor that is both sweet and salty.
  • The Stir-Fry Sauce: A simple but perfectly balanced sauce made from savory reduced-sodium soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, and a kick of spicy Sriracha brings the whole stir-fry together.
• The Wrappers:
  • Flour Tortillas: Soft, 6-inch flour tortillas are a fantastic, convenient, and easy-to-find substitute for the traditional, paper-thin Mandarin pancakes used in restaurants.

Step-by-Step to Perfect Vegetarian Moo Shu

This delicious meal comes together in minutes. The key is to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go next to your stove before you begin!

Step 1: Prepare the Eggs and the Sauce

Step 1: In a large, nonstick skillet or a wok, heat 1 teaspoon of the canola oil over medium heat. Pour in your 4 lightly beaten large eggs. Cook and stir gently until the eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove the scrambled eggs from the pan and set them aside.

Step 2: In a small bowl, prepare your stir-fry sauce. Mix together the 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, the 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and the 2 teaspoons of Sriracha chili sauce.

Part 2: Stir-Fry the Vegetables

Step 1: In the same skillet, heat the remaining 3 teaspoons of oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2: Add the 1/2 pound of sliced fresh mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms are tender and have released their liquid.

Step 3: Add the 12-ounce package of broccoli coleslaw mix, the 2 minced garlic cloves, and the 2 teaspoons of minced fresh ginger. Continue to cook and stir-fry for 1 to 2 more minutes, or until the slaw is crisp-tender.

Part 3: Combine and Finish the Filling

Step 1: Add your prepared vinegar and soy sauce mixture to the pan with the vegetables.

Step 2: Stir in the 1 cup of fresh bean sprouts and your reserved scrambled eggs. Continue to stir-fry until everything is heated through.

Step 4: Assemble Your Moo Shu Wraps

To serve, warm your 10 flour tortillas. Spread about 2 teaspoons of the hoisin sauce evenly over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.

Layer each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of the hot vegetable mixture and a sprinkle of about 1 tablespoon of the sliced green onions. Roll each one up tightly and enjoy immediately!

Storage and Make-Ahead Tips

This is the absolute perfect meal-prep recipe for a week of delicious and healthy lunches.

• Make-Ahead: For a super-fast and impressive meal, you can get a head start by preparing all your components in advance. The stir-fry sauce can be whisked together, and all your vegetables can be chopped and stored in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• Storage: Store the cooked and cooled stir-fry filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Store the fresh tortillas, hoisin sauce, and green onions separately.
• Reheating: To reheat the filling, simply warm it in a skillet on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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Creative Recipe Variations

1. Make it a Classic Moo Shu Pork: For a more traditional, non-vegetarian version, you can substitute the 1/2 pound of mushrooms with 1 pound of thinly sliced pork tenderloin or ground pork. Simply stir-fry the pork until it is cooked through before you add the vegetables.
2. Use Traditional Mandarin Pancakes: For an even more authentic, restaurant-style experience, you can seek out traditional, paper-thin Mandarin pancakes. You can find them in the freezer section of most Asian grocery stores. Simply steam them for a few minutes to warm them through before serving.
3. Add a Nutty Crunch: For a wonderful textural contrast, you can stir about 1/4 cup of finely chopped water chestnuts into the filling along with the garlic. A final sprinkle of chopped, roasted peanuts is also a fantastic addition.

Enjoy Your “Better Than Takeout” Meal!

You’ve just created a truly special dish that is a perfect harmony of wholesome, fresh ingredients and delicious, satisfying flavors. This Vegetarian Moo Shu is a testament to the power of a few smart shortcuts to create a meal that is both incredibly fast and incredibly delicious. It’s a rewarding and deeply satisfying recipe that is sure to become a new family favorite.

We hope you enjoy every last, perfect, and delicious bite!

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