Garlicky Hoisin Mushrooms

 

24 oz. whole button mushrooms, trimmed

1 small sweet onion, halved, sliced

1/4 cup of water

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 T., gluten-free soy sauce or Bragg’s liquid aminos

1 T., smooth natural peanut butter

1 tsp. rice wine vinegar

1 tsp. sesame oil

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

 

Spray crock with non-stick spray. Place mushrooms and onions into the crock. In a bowl, mix together the water, garlic, soy sauce, peanut butter, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper. Pour this mixture over the mushrooms and onions. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.  To serve, stir the mushrooms gently through the sauce, then remove with slotted spoon.  Serve with toothpicks.  Optional: Garnish with diced scallion and sesame seeds.