You can swap in a couple of small potatoes (like 6-8 oz) cut in cubes, or red bell pepper can work too (though it makes the dish overall sweeter). Also, if you like mushroom flavor but don't like the texture, you can blitz dried ones (porcini are good for this) and add a small amount of the powder to whatever it is you're making. That gives you the earthiness without the pieces.
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