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Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms: A Gourmet Vegetarian Delight
By Josh Shearer on 05/05/2025
Ditch the burger buns and try these meaty portobello mushrooms stuffed with a savory blend of spinach, quinoa, and cheese for a satisfying and healthy meal.
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The Versatility of Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Stuffed portobello mushrooms offer a delicious and satisfying vegetarian alternative to traditional burgers or main courses. Their large caps and meaty texture make them the perfect vessel for a wide variety of fillings. This recipe combines the earthiness of mushrooms with the heartiness of quinoa and the creaminess of cheese for a true vegetarian feast.
Featured Ingredient:
Portobello Mushrooms: The star of the show! Choose large portobello mushrooms with firm, intact caps.
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Category: Main Course
Prep Time20m
Cook Time25m
Total Time1h
Yield4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 large portobello mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prep the Portobellos: Clean the portobello mushrooms and carefully remove the stems. Lightly brush the caps with olive oil.
Sauté & Season: Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet and sauté the onion until softened. Add the garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute.
Mix the Filling: Stir in the cooked quinoa, spinach, mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan cheese into the onion mixture.
Stuff & Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Fill the portobello caps with the quinoa mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Enjoy! Serve immediately as a delicious and healthy vegetarian main course.
Tips
Protein power: Add cooked chickpeas, lentils, or crumbled tofu to the filling for extra protein.
Flavor boost: Sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slightly spicy kick.
Creative toppings: Get creative with toppings like chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, or roasted pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe4
Serving Size1 Portobello
Amount Per Serving
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10 g13%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g13%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 0 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 11 g4%
Dietary Fiber 2 g7%
Total Sugars 1.5 g
Protein 7 g14%
Vitamin A 1000 µg 111%•Thiamin B1 0 mg 0%
Riboflavin B2 0 mg 0%•Niacin B3 0 mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%•Folate B9 0 µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 mg 0%•Vitamin C 6 mg 7%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%•Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0 µg 0%•Calcium 125 mg 10%
Copper 0 mg 0%•Iron 0 mg 0%
Magnesium 0 mg 0%•Manganese 0 mg 0%
Phosphorus 0 mg 0%•Potassium 300 mg 6%
Selenium 0 µg 0%•Zinc 0 mg 0%
Vit A 1000 µg 111%•B1 0 mg 0%
B2 0 mg 0%•B3 0 mg 0%
B6 0 mg 0%•B9 0 µg 0%
B12 0 mg 0%•Vit C 6 mg 7%
Vit D 0 µg 0%•Vit E 0 mg 0%
Vit K 0 µg 0%•Calcium 125 mg 10%
Copper 0 mg 0%•Iron 0 mg 0%
Mg 0 mg 0%•Mn 0 mg 0%
Phosph. 0 mg 0%•Pot. 300 mg 6%
Selenium 0 µg 0%•Zinc 0 mg 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.