Shiitake
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Shiitake
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Flavor & Texture
- Meaty texture
- Rich and woodsy when cooked
Preparation & Uses
- Remove stems, cook before eating
- Shiitakes add a meaty flavor and texture to stir-fries, pastas, soups, entrees and sides
Nutrition
4 whole shiitake mushrooms (76 g):
- 26 calories
- 0 grams of fat
- 5 grams of carbohydrate
- 2g protein
- 0.304 mcg of vitamin D
Mushrooms, A Flavorful Superfood
Mushrooms provide many of the same nutritional benefits as vegetables, as well as attributes commonly found in meat, beans and grains. Learn more about mushrooms, the nutritional powerhouse.