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Mushroom “Bacon” Topper

mushroom bacon topper with salad in bowl
Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins

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.

Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and reheat in the oven at 400 degrees F for 5–7 minutes.

Recipe by Dreena Burton, reprinted from Dr. Neal Barnard’s Cookbook for Reversing Diabetes adapted for WHOLE Life Club (WLC)

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.

Notes

Mushroom “Bacon” Topper
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