Sesame Roasted Mushrooms & Scallions

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From EatingWell:  January/February 2007, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook

Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of mushrooms. Here they are paired with full-flavored sesame oil, ginger, garlic and scallions. Using a variety of mixed mushrooms makes this dish special (and delicious). Serve with Ginger-Steamed Fish with Troy's Hana-Style Sauce and rice noodles.

6 servings, about 2/3 cup each | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds mixed mushrooms, such as shiitake (stemmed), oyster and white, thickly sliced
• 2 bunches scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, (see Tip)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Combine oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, vinegar and pepper in a large bowl. Add mushrooms and scallions and toss to coat. Transfer to a roasting pan.
3. Roast, stirring once or twice, until browned and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Per serving : 109 Calories; 6 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 12 g Carbohydrates; 5 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 205 mg Sodium; 606 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat

Tips & Notes

• Tip: To toast sesame seeds, heat a small dry skillet over low heat. Add seeds and stir constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.