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Vegan Shiitake Mushroom “Bacon”

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This Vegan Shiitake Mushroom “Bacon” is smoky, savory, and perfectly umami! It’s the perfect plant-based topping for pastas, sandwiches, salads, or bowls but it’s also great to snack on as-is! The shiitake mushrooms cook down and crisp up beautifully in the oven, giving you that crunch and extra umami to add to dishes.
It’s a great kitchen staples because it’s so easy to make and adds instant depth and texture to just about anything. Once you try it, you’ll want to sprinkle it over everything from avocado toast to creamy risottos :)
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Condiments, Finger Food, Salads, Side Dish, Sides, Snack, Snacks, Starters
Cuisine American, Fusion
Servings 4 servings
Calories 101 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms , stemmed and sliced thin on a bias (large ones are better so you can get longer strips! But small ones are okay too)
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2.5 tbsp neutral oil plus more as needed to coat

Instructions
 

Prepare the Mushrooms

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Clean and remove the steps from the shiitake mushrooms, then slice them thinly on a bias/angle for longer “bacon-like” strips. Using larger shiitake mushrooms is better too since you can get longer pieces!
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sea salt, brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, and neutral oil.
  • Add the shiitake slices and toss well to coat. Add more oil to coat the mushrooms, if needed. The mushrooms should be lightly coated but not soaked in oil.
  • Spread the mushrooms evenly on a parchment paper-lined baking tray.

Bake the Mushrooms

  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until browned and crispy.
  • Keep an eye on them during the last few minutes cause they can crisp up fast!
  • Let cool completely before serving (they’ll crisp up more as they cool).

Serve or Store

  • Enjoy immediately as a crispy topping for pasta, salads, or sandwiches.
  • You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Be sure to cool these completely before storing in an air-tight container and keeping in the refrigerator.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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