7-Minute "Healthy Sautéed" Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 5 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1-2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely chopped
• 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil (or to taste)
• salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 2 TBS each of fresh rosemary, oregano or feta cheese

Directions

1. Chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Remove stems from mushrooms and slice.
3. Heat 5 TBS broth in a covered stainless steel skillet over medium heat if using a medium-size burner and low heat when using a large burner.
4. As soon as liquid begins to steam, add Shiitake Mushrooms and cover with a tight fitting lid for 4 minutes. They will begin to release liquid after 2 minutes. After 4 minutes, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook uncovered for 3 more minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Transfer to a bowl. For more flavor, toss Shiitake Mushrooms with the remaining ingredients while they are still hot. Research shows that fat-soluble vitamins found in foods, such as Shiitake Mushrooms, may be better absorbed when consumed with fat-containing foods like extra virgin olive oil.

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