Sticky Sesame Shiitake Mushrooms

These sticky sesame shiitake mushrooms are a perfect healthy meal idea

Mushrooms are a controversial food. You either love them or hate them. Personally I love them, they are one of my favorite things to eat. Especially shiitake mushrooms, yum. These sticky sesame shiitake mushrooms are perfect for a mushroom lover and can probably convert over a mushroom hater!

This recipe is made in one pan with limited ingredients. It is one of those meals that is so simple that it is surprising how flavorful it is. The mushrooms are cooked in sesame oil and then coated in a sauce with sesame oil so that flavor really shines through.

Why you'll love this recipe

• It is vegan, gluten free, healthy and plant based

• The sticky sauce is full of flavor

• This recipe is perfect for a mushroom lover and will convert over any mushroom hater

INGREDIENTS

Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 13 minutes; Servings: 2.

Mushrooms

• 4 cloves minced garlic

• 4 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms or about 18-20 mushrooms

• ¼ teaspoon cumin

• ¼ teaspoon paprika

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

• Pinch salt/pepper

Sauce

• ¼ cup tamari (gluten free soy) sauce

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

• 3 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 2 tablespoon tomato paste

• ½ tablespoon maple syrup

• Pinch red pepper flakes

• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

• 1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch

Optional sides

• Cooked rice or quinoa

Optional toppings

• 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds

• 1-2 tablespoons cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic, spices and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.

• While mushrooms are cooking, make your sauce. Mix together sauce ingredients until fully combined

• Pour sauce over mushrooms and fully combine sauce with mushrooms. Cook for 5-8 minutes until mushrooms are cooked through.

• Serve mushrooms with sides and toppings of choice. I went with rice, sesame seeds and cilantro.

NOTES

This recipe can be eaten on its own, but I recommend serving it with quinoa and a side of vegetables (I like broccoli).

The starch is absolutely necessary to thicken up the sauce.

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Recipe by Kristi over at Avocado Skillet