King Oyster Mushroom BLT
King Oyster Mushroom BLT
Ingredients
For the King Oyster Mushroom Bacon
- 1 pound king oyster mushrooms, trimmed
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the BLT Sandwich
- 8 slices bread
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise, or mashed avocado, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the king oyster mushrooms: Trim off the ends of the king oyster mushrooms. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the mushrooms lengthwise into thin, irregular strips, aiming for a thickness similar to bacon (about 1/8 to 1/4 inch).
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the marinade: In a shallow dish or glass container, whisk together the coconut aminos, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, onion powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Marinate the mushrooms: Add the sliced king oyster mushrooms to the marinade, ensuring all strips are coated. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Cook the mushroom bacon: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated mushroom strips in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Fry the mushroom bacon: Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the mushroom strips are golden brown, crispy, and slightly caramelized. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. Transfer the cooked mushroom bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Assemble the BLT sandwiches: Toast the bread slices to your desired crispness. Spread vegan mayonnaise or mashed avocado on one side of each toasted bread slice.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Layer the sandwich: On four of the toasted bread slices, layer the green leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and a generous amount of the crispy king oyster mushroom bacon. Top with the remaining toasted bread slices.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious King Oyster Mushroom BLT!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
King Oyster Mushroom BLT
Ingredients
For the King Oyster Mushroom Bacon
- 1 pound king oyster mushrooms, trimmed
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the BLT Sandwich
- 8 slices bread
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise, or mashed avocado, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the king oyster mushrooms: Trim off the ends of the king oyster mushrooms. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the mushrooms lengthwise into thin, irregular strips, aiming for a thickness similar to bacon (about 1/8 to 1/4 inch).
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the marinade: In a shallow dish or glass container, whisk together the coconut aminos, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, onion powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Marinate the mushrooms: Add the sliced king oyster mushrooms to the marinade, ensuring all strips are coated. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Cook the mushroom bacon: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated mushroom strips in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Fry the mushroom bacon: Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the mushroom strips are golden brown, crispy, and slightly caramelized. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. Transfer the cooked mushroom bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Assemble the BLT sandwiches: Toast the bread slices to your desired crispness. Spread vegan mayonnaise or mashed avocado on one side of each toasted bread slice.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Layer the sandwich: On four of the toasted bread slices, layer the green leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and a generous amount of the crispy king oyster mushroom bacon. Top with the remaining toasted bread slices.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious King Oyster Mushroom BLT!