Ingredients

  • Marinated Mushrooms and Toppings
  • 2 portobello mushroom caps
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon liquid aminos, or tamari
  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • marinated artichokes
  • arugula, basil, and any other additional herbs
  • raw hazelnuts (optional)
  • hemp seeds (optional)
  • Raw Cashew Cream:
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 lemon, juice and zested (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon shiro (white) miso (optional)
  • salt, pepper, and herbs to taste

Method

  • Place raw cashews into a bowl. Cover with water, and soak overnight.
  • Marinated mushrooms: clean the top of the caps with a damp paper towel to remove excess dirt. Carefully scoop out gills with a spoon
  • Rub mushrooms with olive oil and tamari.
  • Place in a dehydrator or oven at its lowest temperature for approximately 3 hours. Mushrooms will be ready when they have softened and slightly darkened. Set aside.
  • For non-raw version you can lightly roast or grill the caps. In the oven roast them at 350 F for 10-15 minutes.
  • Cashew Cream: rinse soaked cashews. Add rest of the ingredients together into a food processor or blender.
  • Adjust seasonings as needed. For a cheesier taste, add more nutritional yeast. Add herbs, sea salt, and pepper as needed.
  • To serve: Top mushrooms with artichokes as the basil, then arugula, cashew cream, more arugula or basil, sliced tomatoes, and herbs on top. You can have additional layers as you wish.
  • For raw version you can grind the raw hazelnuts to top the dish.
  • **Note, the cashew cream will make more than what is needed for this recipe. you can always make more mushrooms to serve 4. Or you can use as a spread in raw collard wraps, top on vegetables, or thin it out with extra virgin olive oil to make a creamy delicious dressing on salads.
  • For non-raw version toast hazelnuts in a dry pan for about 15 minutes on medium until blistered and nuts are golden. Transfer to a kitchen tower and let cool. Rub off the skins and chop nuts before serving.