Condiments - Mushroom "Bacon"

Recipe Inspiration Source:  Healthy Happy Life

"This super easy vegan Shiitake Bacon is sassy and smoky with a hint of sweet. Perfect for topping soups, salads and sandwiches."

This is an "in-progress" photo.
You continue cooking til the liquid is
about gone and the mushrooms caramelize.

Ingredients

• 5-6 medium shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced - can use other types of mushrooms
• 2-3 tsp tamari
• 1-2 tsp oil 
• 1-2 tsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp smoky paprika (or liquid smoke)
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• optional: 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Tip: If you have time, add the tamari and some paprika to the sliced mushrooms a few minutes before and allow those flavors to marinate into the mushroom. Otherwise, just toss everything in the pan and that is fine too.

Warm a skillet over hight heat and add the oil.

When oil is hot, add the mushrooms.

Spread out the mushrooms in a thin layer in the pan. Cook 1-2 minutes.

Add in all the remaining ingredients (except the optional vinegar) and stir them into the pan.

Let the mushrooms sizzle in the pan for as long as they need to absorb all the liquid and spices and start to caramelize.

Finish with a splash of the vinegar to de-glaze the pan a bit. Wiggle pan one last time and turn off heat.

 Let the mushrooms rest in the pan for a few minutes before using in recipes or transferring to serving bowl.

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Also From Healthy Happy Life - here's a recipe where she uses the mushroom bacon.  I read the post.  This sounds good and could be made with other sorts of hummus.

Sweet Potato Hummus Quesadillas with Mushroom Bacon

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ALSO, I saw this posted by "Laura Ann" on the Forks Over Knives Facebook page -

We need to talk about “bacon.” This is about 16oz thinly sliced mushrooms tossed with smoked paprika, salt & pepper, and a tiny bit of oil just to hold the seasonings. (Next time I’ll try water.) Cook at 375 until crispy. So good on top of pizza and pasta - gives a nice crunch and boost of flavor.

Burger - Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burger

Inspiration Source:  Well Vegan

Great on the grill but can also cook in a cast iron grill pan in the oven or stovetop.

Portobello Burger Ingredients

4 large portobello mushrooms, wiped clean with dampened paper towels
3 tbsp. olive oil  broth
3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tomato, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 bunch arugula, washed and spun dry
4 hamburger buns
salt
fresh ground pepper


Cut the stems off the portobello mushrooms flush with the mushroom caps. Using the tip of a paring knife, make tiny holes in the caps.

Combine the olive oil broth and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and whisk to mix. Generously brush the portobello caps and tomato slices with some of the vinegar mixture and season them with salt and pepper.

Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.

Arrange the portobello caps, rounded side down, grill until nicely browned and soft, about 3 to 6 minutes per side.


Vegan Basil Aioli Ingredients

1 cup vegan mayonnaise - could also make a cashew cream and avoid the oil!
3 garlic cloves, put through a garlic press
24 fresh basil leaves, thinly slivered
1 tbsp. lemon juice
salt
fresh ground pepper

To make the basil aioli: Combine the vegan mayonnaise, garlic, basil, and lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk to mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Alternatively, you could toss it all into a small food processor and pulse until well combined.

Spread the insides of the rolls or buns with basil aioli. Add the grilled mushrooms, tomato slices, and arugula.

Condiments - Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

This is right out of the oven.
A garnish of fresh herbs would have been even better.

Simple and tasty mushrooms roasted in a balsamic-soy and garlic sauce!

Regular mushrooms are best.  The second time I made it, I used shiitakes and they were just too chewy for this recipe.  I might try some other varieties later.

• 2 pounds mushrooms 
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (could also use soy sauce or tamari) 
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped 
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped 

1. Preheat oven to 400-ish. 
2. Toss the mushrooms in the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. 
3. Arrange in a single layer on a baking pan. 
4. Roast in a preheated oven until the mushrooms are tender, about 20 minutes, mixing half way through.

This recipe also works just fine with sliced mushrooms.