Stuffed portobello mushrooms

Big on flavor and packed with nutrients, portobello mushrooms are a smarter way to indulge. With potassium levels rivaling a banana, they’ll protect your heart while serving up the rich umami you’ve been craving.

Ingredients

Calories: 106 Protein: 6.3 g
  • 14.0 oz. mini portobello mushrooms
  • salt, to taste
  • vegetable oil (for sautéing)
  • .5 onion, chopped
  • 4.0 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2.0 tbsp. chopped chives
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1.0 tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • 2.0 tbsp. breadcrumbs
  • 10.0 cherry tomatoes, diced

Preparation

 

  1. Prep the mushrooms: Separate two-thirds of the mushrooms and sprinkle them with a little salt. Set aside. Slice the remaining mushrooms.
  2. Sauté the base: In a pan, heat a bit of vegetable oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
  3. Cook the filling: Add the sliced mushrooms, chives, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Cook on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add flavor: Turn off the heat. Stir in the nutritional yeast and breadcrumbs until well combined.
  5. Fry the mushroom caps: In a non-stick frying pan (no oil needed), fry the whole mushrooms you set aside earlier for about 2 minutes per side.
  6. Assemble and serve: Spoon the mushroom filling into the fried mushroom caps. Serve immediately while warm.

*Recipe inspired by Essential Vegan at http://essentialvegan.co.uk