Broiled Mushrooms Teriyaki

Served in small side portions, this aromatic preparation complements Asian noodle or rice dishes.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 tablespoons good-quality teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon agave nectar or natural granulated sugar
16 ounces mixed fresh mushrooms, any variety (choose from a combination of portabella, shiitake, cremini, baby bella, or others)

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat broiler (unless using a toaster oven).
2. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir together.
3. Wipe the mushrooms clean. If using shiitakes, remove and discard the stems. Leave the mushrooms whole (unless you're using large portabellos—slice them 1/4 inch thick).
4. Combine the mushrooms with the teriyaki mixture and stir together. Arrange in a shallow foil-lined pan and pour any excess marinade over them.
5. Broil in the oven or a toaster oven for 4 minutes, and stir. Broil until the mushrooms begin turning dark and are touched by charred spots, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the broiler and transfer to a serving container.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Nava Atlas; www.vegkitchen.com.