Mushroom “Bacon” Topper

 

Unlike traditional bacon, shiitake mushrooms are low in calories and packed with nutrition, providing vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting compounds. And, as you now know, they will also promote dental health! This is “bacon” we can certainly stand behind.

Mushroom “Bacon” Topper

Ingredients

 ½ lb shiitake mushrooms (stems removed)

 2 ½ tsp balsamic vinegar

 2 ½ tsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium or coconut aminos)

 1 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in directions)

 ½ tsp smoked paprika

 ½ tsp dijon mustard

 ¼ tsp liquid smoke

 ground black pepper (optional, to taste)

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Use a damp paper towel to clean the mushrooms.

3

Slice the mushrooms thinly.

4

In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, tamari, syrup (or date paste), paprika, mustard, liquid smoke, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly.

5

Add the mushrooms and stir to coat with the marinade.

6

Transfer the mushrooms to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 16 to 17 minutes, tossing once.

7

Turn off the heat and let the mushrooms sit in the warm oven for 10 minutes, tossing once during this time.

8

Remove and let cool.

Chef's Notes

Mushroom Prep
Purchase just over ½ pound of mushrooms, and then remove the woody stems, which are not edible. If you don’t want to discard the stems altogether, you can save them to make a mushroom or vegetable stock.

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