Shiitake Mushroom Jerky

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. chili garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 8 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cut into 1/2-inch slices

Instructions

1. Add soy sauce, vinegar, chili paste, smoked paprika and pepper to a large resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and toss, then add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, seal and toss again. Store in the refrigerator overnight to marinate.
2. Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a rimmed baked sheet with parchment paper.
3. Remove the mushrooms from the marinade using tongs. Let the excess liquid drip off the mushrooms, then place mushrooms on the baking sheet in a single layer with space between mushroom slices.
4. Bake for one hour, then remove from oven and flip, bake another 30-45 minutes. The mushrooms will decrease in size and look dry. Let cool before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition per serving: 70 calories, 9 g carbohydrates, .5 g fat, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein, 770 mg sodium, 3 g sugar.

Recipe from: mushroomcouncil.org