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7 Delicious, Healthy Ways to Cook With Shiitake Mushrooms Tonight

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If you've never cooked shiitake mushrooms before, this is a good recipe to start with. The mushrooms are sliced then stir-fried with green beans, onions, oyster sauce, garlic, and ginger to make a super flavorful dish perfect served over brown rice or on a bed of greens.

Green bean & shiitake mushroom stir fry

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Another easy way to cook your 'shooms: Sauté them with a little butter, salt, and pepper. In a mere 10 minutes you'll have a side dish on the table that complements virtually any meal. Use a cast-iron skillet if you have one; it helps the mushrooms brown easier.

Sautéed shiitake mushrooms

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It may sound surprising, but the chewy texture of shiitake mushrooms means that, when cooked and seasoned in the right way, they can make a good substitute for meat. This recipe uses them as a stand-in for sesame chicken. Pair it with a serving of rice and you have yourself a complete meal.

Crispy and chewy sesame shiitake

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Fold your shiitake mushrooms right into a creamy risotto for a nourishing bowl of comfort food. The secret to taking this dish to the next level is adding a generous amount of nutritional yeast, which gives the mushrooms and rice a cheesy flavor without using dairy.

Caramelized shiitake mushroom risotto

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Fold your shiitake mushrooms right into a creamy risotto for a nourishing bowl of comfort food. The secret to taking this dish to the next level is adding a generous amount of nutritional yeast, which gives the mushrooms and rice a cheesy flavor without using dairy.

Creamy mushroom soup with shiitake

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Traditionally served on Korean festive holidays, stuffed shiitake mushrooms are a more unexpected way to enjoy the veggie. Tofu, spring onions, and garlic make up the insides and using a bit of sesame oil adds flavor to every bite.

Stuffed shiitake mushrooms

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Shiitake mushrooms don't need much dressing up to taste good. Simply put them on a baking sheet, add your favorite herbs (in this case, garlic takes center stage), and pop them in the oven. Ten minutes later, you have a healthy snack ready to nosh on.

Garlicky roasted shiitake mushrooms

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