Vegan Shitake Bacon

Vegan Shitake Bacon

4 large shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
1/4 c. wheat-free tamari
2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
2 Tbs. coconut oil, melted
2 tsp. dried rosemary – or 1 Tbs. fresh rosemary, minced
3 drops liquid stevia

 

Combine all ingredients in a plastic bag.
Massage so that the liquid begins to penetrate the mushrooms on all sides.  
Allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes, or overnight in the fridge.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

 

On a parchment-lined baking sheet, bake the strips for 10 minutes.  
Flip and bake 10 minutes again.  
Increase the heat to 375 degrees and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.  

At this point, personal judgment is needed – feel free to flip the strips one more time for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and allow to drain and cool on paper towels.  As the strips drain, the edges will become crispy.

 

Shakin’ Shitake Bacon!