Vegetarian Dashi
Vegetarian Dashi might be a good recipe to expand your side dish repertoire. One serving contains 36 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat. This gluten free, primal, and whole 30 recipe serves 5. If you have shiitake mushrooms, kelp, water, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place 8 cups water and mushrooms in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes.
Add the remaining 1/2 cup water and kelp; bring to a boil.
Drain mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving mushrooms for another use; discard kelp. Store dashi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.