Sicilian Chicken of the Woods | Natural Awakenings Magazine Recipe | Samsung Food App

Ingredients

• 1 lb mushroom, chicken of the woods
• 1 large clove garlic
• ¼ cup mild or extra-virgin olive oil mixed with flavorless oil, like grapeseed (plus 1 or 2 Tbsp extra if the pan threatens to dry out), along with a drizzle at the end
• 1 large shallot or small yellow onion
• 1 Tbsp sliced bergamot, Monarda fistulosa (also known as bee balm or wild bergamot) or fresh mint or oregano
• Crushed red pepper flakes or hot chili to taste
• 1 Tbsp capers or a small handful of Castelvetrano olives (or other green olives)
• 2 dried bay leaves
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• ¼ cup water or stock
• 1½ cups tomato puree or tomato sauce
• Grilled high-quality bread, preferably slightly charred, for serving
• 2 whole fresh garlic cloves as needed for rubbing into the bread