Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms recipe

This simple Italian-style stuffed portobello mushroom recipe has ricotta, spinach, and sliced tomato with a crispy breadcrumb covering. Enjoy these vegetarian treats as an appetizer or with a fresh salad for a healthy supper.

Ingredient

– 4 large portobello mushroom – 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil – 1 ¼ teaspoons fine salt – 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning – 1 medium tomato, sliced into round – 3 large garlic cloves, minced – 2 packed cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped – 3 green onions, coarsely chopped – ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese – ¼ cup breadcrumb

Direction

Pre-heat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with foil or parchment.Wash the mushrooms gently and break off the stems (keep them). Scrape the mushroom caps' gills using a spoon, preserving the mushrooms.

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Brush or hand-coat the mushrooms' exteriors and edges with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place on baking sheet with hollow sides up. Stir in ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp Italian seasoning. A tomato slice on each mushroom cap. Set aside.

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Roughly slice mushroom stems. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil to a medium-low skillet. When the oil shimmers, add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds before adding the chopped mushroom stems, spinach, and green onion. 

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Include the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook spinach for 5 minutes until wilted. Turn off heat and put aside.

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Mix the ricotta cheese and remaining 1 ½ teaspoons of Italian spice in a small bowl. Mix in sautéed vegetables. Distribute mixture evenly among mushrooms. Oven bake 15 minutes.

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After baking, sprinkle breadcrumbs and extra-virgin olive oil over top. Return to the oven and broil on low for 3–5 minutes to brown the tops. Serve after 5 minutes of cooling.

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also see

also see

Fresh Basil Pesto  recipe