Shiitake Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich

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October 10, 2016

Shiitake bacon sandwich

Photo Credit: Ariel Martinez

Recipe by Ariel Martinez

Shiitake Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich

SERVES

2

PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

20 min

Ingredients

3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons coconut oil

4 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons minced onion

2 tablespoons tamari

1 tablespoon maple syrup

2 whole-wheat buns

2 romaine lettuce leafs, each halved

1 hothouse tomato, cut into 4 slices

2 tablespoons avocado oil mayonnaise

2 tablespoons ketchup

Directions

Preheat the broiler. In a large ovenproof pan over moderately high heat, warm 3 tablespoons of coconut oil.

Add the shiitake, garlic, and onion and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes.

Stir in tamari and maple syrup and place under the broiler for 10 minutes, constantly tossing to evenly brown.

Spread remaining two teaspoons of coconut oil on the buns and toast. Assemble burger with avocado oil mayo, lettuce, tomato, shiitake "bacon" and ketchup. Serve with carrot sticks.

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