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Easy Shiitake Mushrooms with Black Pepper

White bowl of crispy shiitake mushrooms with 4 sprigs of rosemary in it and a purple napkin on the side. Side View.
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This easy, healthy, and fresh vegetarian shiitake mushroom recipe is cooked with fresh rosemary, black pepper, and a wee bit of balsamic vinegar.  It is delicious as a side dish or over pasta, toast, or steak.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 8 stems rosemary, divided (optional)
  • 1 lb shiitake mushrooms, sliced - tough stems removed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper

Instructions

  • Clean the mushrooms with a paper towel if needed.
  • Bring a large pan to medium high heat.  When hot add the olive oil. 
  • Place 5 of the rosemary springs in the olive oil and let it lightly sizzle for ~ 30 seconds.
  • Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and salt. 
  • Cook ~ 3-5 minutes or until mushrooms have lost any water and starting to brown. You may hear the mushrooms "squeeking" as they cook because the pan is so hot.  This is normal.
  • Add the vinegar and expect some sizzle and steam. 
  • Add the black pepper - start with 1/4 tsp and taste.  If you like it hotter, add additional black pepper. Add less black pepper if desired.
  • Cook ~ 1 minute or until all the balsamic has soaked in or evaporated. 
  • Remove the rosemary stems and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs so your dish looks pretty.  Happy Eating!  Beckie

Notes

  • Don't like pepper?  Skip it.
  • Don't have fresh rosemary?  Use dry rosemary.
  • My rosemary for the video was the last from my garden.  Instead of throwing in "dreg" sprigs, I decided to chop it up.  Chop it up if you prefer it that way 🙂

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